Category Manager

3 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Fisher & Paykel Appliances Full time

The Role

Fisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique.

Driven by our brand values of being real, sustainably minded, generous and curious, as a team we take a collaborative approach, have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in our leading goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 premium appliance brand.

We are on the lookout for highly skilled, commercially savvy and strategic Category Managers that will manage key suppliers and categories across different facets of our business operations. We have a role each available in our Direct and Indirect Global Procurement teams. Direct Procurement is related to parts and materials sourced for production and customer facing products and Indirect Procurement categories involve goods, services and materials not used in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develops, leads, implements and maintains visible Category and Sourcing strategies aligned to business requirements.- Leads and manages Supplier relationships that are aligned with business goals, creating value and optimising cost.- Collaborates with Mid/Senior Level stakeholders to provide commercial support and the best value supplier solution.- Stays current on supplier technology, industry best practice and market trends to drive innovation, optimize the supply base and deliver cost efficiencies.- Monitor and report on key category performance metrics, including cost, resilience, quality, and supplier delivery metrics, identifying areas for improvement- Conduct category benchmarking exercises and should be costing scenarios and present opportunities and to senior leaders.- Comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing change across business units to deliver value for the organisation

Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in category management, procurement, or a related role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.- Strong and proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product development and marketing.- Analytical and strategic thinker, able to drive cost savings and efficiency improvements.- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field is desirable.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary, flexible working, ongoing development and excellent growth and progression opportunities, as a valued member of our team you’ll enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life & disability insurance, discounted medical cover, access to our superannuation scheme, our subsidised staff café, and free car parking when you are on-site.

All this, coupled with great leadership and backed by a world leading heritage brand that is consistently ranked as one of New Zealand’s most Trusted Brandsyear after year.

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Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.


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