Technical Director

5 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand bc-59b6-48ef-be48-47b34948c585 Full time

My client navigates complexity to deliver exceptional outcomes for their clients and stakeholders. They are looking for a Technical Director with strong procurement expertise and a passion for infrastructure to drive strategic, commercial, and project success across their service line.

About the Role

As a Technical Director, you will provide technical leadership and management across everything procurement and commercial, ensuring seamless delivery and collaboration across the business. You'll shape strategies, build client relationships, and lead a high-performing team to deliver procurement and commercial excellence in major infrastructure related projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the procurement and commercial service line, implementing strategies that strengthen market position.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering procurement solutions and insights that maximise value and mitigate risk.
  • Drive business planning and financial performance, achieving profitable revenue targets.
  • Partner with leaders to resource and develop a high-performance team culture.
  • Identify market trends and opportunities for service line growth.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality Assurance standards.

About You

  • Experience:
  • 15+ years' professional experience, including 5+ years in infrastructure-related procurement and commercial activities.
  • Proven track record in procurement strategy, tendering, and contract management for infrastructure related projects.
  • Knowledge of the NZ Government procurement guidelines
  • Stakeholder management expertise at an executive level.
  • Leadership experience within a complex environment
  • Skills:
  • Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of professional services requirements.
  • Ability to lead and inspire teams.
  • Knowledge of project management and procurement

You will be degree qualified and ideally hold a professional procurement qualification (CIPS, MCIPS, etc.)

If you are looking to take the next step in your procurement career and wish to add value in a commercial environment, apply now or contact Liam on ,

We're proud to have been finalists for 2023 RCSA Awards in the Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Candidate Care categories, and finalist for a 2023 SEEK Annual Recruitment Award in the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year category. At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

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