Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Experienced and passionate manager with a background in delivery, having a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry in both private and government organisations.
Ara Digital Limited is a consultancy firm specialising in IT procurement, commercial advisory services, and technology strategy guidance. - Led the end-to-end sourcing process for an insurance company’s core platform replacement, resulting in a streamlined procurement process and successful contract negotiations. - Delivered significant cost savings by leading the renewal of telecommunications services for a large retail cooperative, completing the sourcing process ahead of schedule. - Supported one of the largest government procurement programs in 2023/2024, contributing to the definition of requirements, market strategy, and tender evaluation.
Focused on strategic sourcing and category management for key procurement categories, driving cost savings, and enhancing procurement processes. - Managed the ‘Corporate’ and ‘Technology’ categories, successfully renegotiating the renewal of the key telecommunications agreement, achieving substantial cost reductions. - Led the end-to-end market engagement for a new risk survey management tool - Enhanced contract compliance and reduced aged contracts across assigned categories, contributing to improved procurement metrics.
Responsible for managing the core infrastructure and digital workplace categories, driving value through strategic procurement and category management. - Developed and executed a comprehensive category strategy, realigning procurement structures to enhance value delivery. - Negotiated key commercial agreements with major IT vendors, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. - Led weekly prioritisation meetings with service group owners, ensuring procurement activities were aligned with business priorities.
As part of the Technology Leadership Team, led commercial and delivery practices, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and delivering value through effective procurement. - Prepared business cases for additional funding, aligning projects with the Application Architecture Framework (AAF). - Led the preparation and evaluation of Rfx documentation, ensuring thorough market engagement and vendor selection. - Procured and validated $200k worth of IT hardware within tight deadlines, ensuring budget compliance.