Senior Contract & Relationship Manager - Transport & Fleet

• Strategically focussed role
• Based in either Auckland (East Tamaki) or Christchurch (Airport)
• Use your strong relationship and contract management skills

Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Sitting within our Strategic Contracts & Relationships team and reporting to the Category Manager - Transport & Fleet you'll take ownership, manage and extract value from all of our contract and commercial supplier relationships.
As our Senior Contract and Relationship Manager - Transport and Fleet, you'll play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing all contract and commercial supplier relationships within the Strategic Contracts & Relationship team. From Air and Bicycles, Motorcycles, Paxsters, Ferry to Vehicles and Fuel/Charging, you'll be responsible for managing a wide array of supplier categories that are essential to our ongoing operations.
This is a key position that will give you the chance to drive value across multiple contract and commercial activities, ensuring seamless integration between our suppliers and our operations. Your work will be integral to the lifecycle management of fleet assets, including strategy development, supplier performance, cost analysis, and operational needs.
You'll achieve this through

• Taking the lead on contract management and supplier relationships across a broad range of fleet and transport categories
• Driving supplier performance to ensure that contracts are being delivered to the highest standards, meeting both operational and financial goals
• Collaborating closely with the Transport and Fleet team to manage asset lifecycles, ensuring ongoing operational success and asset management efficiency
• Using your commercial acumen to develop subcategory strategies, perform cost analysis, and lead contract negotiations
• Leveraging your industry expertise to continuously improve the value and effectiveness of our supplier partnerships

Mou - About you
You'll be either an experienced procurement practitioner used to end to end process or an experienced contract manager looking for a new challenge. You'll enjoy building and maintain relationships that are commercially successful for all parties, as well as reading and understanding the various nuances within contracts.
You'll combine this with

• Proven experience in contract negotiations, vendor management, 3rd party contracts & contract law
• Strong business insight with the ability to drive value
• Success operating in a fast-paced matrixed environment where stakeholder relationships have been key to your success
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier categories
• Excellent commercial acumen

About Tukurau Aotearoa - NZ Post
NZ Post is an iconic organisation with a rich history and bright future. We're in the midst of transformational change as we disrupt our industry on our quest to be the #1 delivery partner for e-commerce. It's an exciting time to join.
What you'll love about us!
Alongside the opportunity to work with a team passionate about delivering, our permanent employees enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family
• Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• "Love Your Perks' Kiwibank banking benefits
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
• Plus more!!

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!
If you're ready to take your contract and supplier management expertise to the next level, apply now and join a team that's driving success in the Transport and Fleet industry! If this sounds like your next career move, apply today, or to find out the full requirements of the role please download the JD available via the NZ Post website. If you require additional information, contact Michele Christie (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 022 087 5195
Applications for this position close on 15 December 2024
Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.
All applicants will also be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a security and credit check and may be required to undertake a drug test.
If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. Our team of experienced in-house recruiters is the glue between our business and finding the right person for the role and we therefore won't consider candidates through agencies (unless previously arranged).
There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.