Technical Director – Procurement

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 022 400 4144, lbrodie@welovesalt.com

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