Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Westland Milk Products Full time

Westland Milk Products is well-known New Zealand end to end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island. We process over 700 million litres of milk a year and produce a wide range of consumer and foodservice products, and dairy ingredients. Exporting at a domestic and international level, we are made up of immensely proud individuals who are truly passionate about the world-class products we produce.

Based in our Christchurch office (or on the stunning West Coast in Hokitika) and reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, we are looking for an experienced Category Manager - Indirect Procurement to join our diverse and dedicated Procurement team. This role will lead and support the business in effective procurement practices through driving appropriate processes and outputs, increasing transparency and visibility and enabling Westland Milk Products to plan and budget effectively.

**Your key responsibilities**:

- Lead and develop procurement strategy in assigned portfolio categories
- Identify and adopt best procurement practices in conjunction with procurement policy,
- Support the definition and ongoing implementation of global sustainable procurement and corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Work with key business stakeholders and internal customers on facilitating procurement requirements
- End-to-end sourcing activities, establishing and documenting business requirements
- The facilitation and completion of tender processes, documentation and contract negotiations to managing suppliers

**Our successful applicant will likely possess**:

- Previous proven experience in a Category Management / Procurement Specialist role
- Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles, a strong procurement process background along with a good understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
- CIPS qualification or the desire to achieve this would be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical and logical approach
- Well-developed facilitation and negotiation skills
- The ability to exercise good judgement and display sound decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication and relationship management skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business
- A drive to support sustainable procurement and corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Good time management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks/workloads

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Westland Milk Products, where you will be offered a competitive salary, company incentive scheme, health and other insurances, free parking (+ delicious, discounted grass fed butter), and a workplace you are proud to say you are a part of Please see the accompanying position description (available on our Westland Careers page westlandcareers.co.nz) for further information.

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**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 26614- Posted on- 15 May 2024- Closes on- 03 Jun 2024 23:55- Location(s)- Christchurch - Hornby, Hokitika, Rolleston- Expertise- Customer Service, Office administration, Supply Chain & Logistics- Job level(s)- Experienced- Work type(s)- Permanent


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