Commerical Manager - Property

Commercial Manager - Property

Southern Cross Healthcare National Support Office

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This role’s function is to provide commercial support to the national Property and Development function. This will involve executing the procurement strategy for the Property & Development function, working with the project managers and Facility Managers within each hospital to identify and engage with suppliers, run procurement initiatives, negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance on behalf of the Property and Development team. 

The Commercial Manager will also be responsible for providing commercial and contract management support to the Property & Development team and provide the leadership required toset up panels of qualified and contracted suppliers for each of our wholly-owned hospitals.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for a duration of 12-months, in order to support the implementation of Procurement strategies in our Property & Development team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a commercial role.
• In depth knowledge of categories within the property and development sector. 
• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing ‘market engagement’ initiatives eg. RFx’s. 
• Demonstrable success in negotiating with large suppliers and within a complex corporate environment to achieve sustainable and successful outcomes. 
• Sound commercial skills with an understanding of project management methodologies and experience in project delivery. 
• Demonstrable knowledge and management of computer systems, Excel spread sheets and database maintenance to an intermediate level.
• Ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Able to deal with a wide range of people at all levels of seniority and expertise. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Demonstrable analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders.

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Christmas and New Year breaks 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme 
• Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

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