Supplier Relationship Manager
- Competitive package, Life Insurance and FREE parking
- Full-time Permanent role to leave your mark
- An exciting role, great team environment and supportive manager
What you will be doing
Reporting to the Head of Procurement you will ensure key suppliers meet performance, commercial, risk, and sustainability expectations while supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
Your key responsibilities are:
- Lead the strategic management of key supplier relationships, acting as the primary commercial interface and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Develop and implement structured Supplier Relationship Management frameworks, including performance measures, KPIs, service level agreements, and governance forums.
- Drive continuous improvement and value delivery by identifying optimisation opportunities, fostering innovation, and reporting on measurable outcomes such as cost efficiencies and service enhancements.
- Liaise effectively with all Auckland Airport staff and external stakeholders to deliver positive business outcomes and represent Auckland Airport commercial interests
- Lead proactive management of supplier-related risks including operational, commercial, reputational, and supply chain risks.
- Maintain supplier governance structures including executive forums and balanced scorecard reporting.
- Provide regular reporting on supplier performance, risks, and value outcomes to Procurement leadership and business stakeholders.
- Embedding SRM discipline and governance across a broad business.
What you’ll bring to the role
At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.
We are seeking a strong communicator who can balance commercial tension with collaborative, long-term supplier partnerships and drive measurable value beyond traditional cost savings.
To ensure your success in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Commercial Management, or Contract Management within a complex organisation.
- Degree in Commerce/Business Studies, or other related field
- Demonstrated experience managing contract financial data including and managing contract variations etc.
- Demonstrated success in applying influence and/or negotiating to achieve a win/win outcome with excellent relationship-building skills at all levels of the organisation
- Demonstrated ability to drive supplier performance improvements and value creation initiatives.
- Strong risk management mindset with experience identifying and managing supplier-related risks.
About us
From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.
With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.
E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.
Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.
Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act.
Apply today
It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.
If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Click the "Apply" button now.
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.
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