Commercial Specialist

OverviewAre you ready to make a difference?

Join us and help deliver smarter, stronger commercial outcomes that support our work at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

About our teamOur Procurement and Commercial Services team plays a vital role in helping MSD acquire a diverse range of goods and services.

We're a collaborative group with a strong team culture and a clear vision for success.About the roleAs a Commercial Specialist, you'll provide expert commercial advice and support to managers across the organisation.Your focus will span the full procurement lifecycle – from planning and sourcing to contract management.You'll partner closely with business units to lead and support the implementation of effective procurement strategies and contracts.You'll also have opportunities to shadow more senior procurement team members to grow your skills.Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and bring your commercial expertise to a team where your work truly matters.What you bringOu pumanawatangaTo succeed in this role, you'll ideally bring a broad range of procurement experience, including : Leading procurement processes – from drafting plans to managing tenders, evaluations, negotiations, and contractsA strong understanding of the Government Procurement RulesThe ability to manage low to medium-risk / value procurements or collaborative sourcing strategiesExperience developing and executing negotiation strategies that align with business objectivesYour strengthsBuilding and maintaining effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externallyGathering and analysing market intelligence to inform decision-makingDelivering well-structured commercial plans and producing high-quality written documentationPosition DescriptionHe Whakaahuatanga Tunga : A copy of the position description can be found here.

Commercial Specialist, position description.Salary rangeUtu-a-tau : $90,743.00 - $109,980.00Applications closeKa kati nga tono hei te : Tuesday 16 September 2025.

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