Senior Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager

1 week ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

The Senior Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within an assigned portfolio of indirect sourcing categories, which include labour hire & logistics, and a NZ country lead to assist with other indirect categories of goods and services as required. This is a full time permanent position based in Auckland.

Group Procurement operates a shared services model with a focus on providing specialist services across Downer’s business units in an integrated, responsive and efficient manner. The Senior Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager is a key advisor and reports to the Group Manager Strategic Sourcing - Category Management. This integral role forms part of the Group Procurement leadership team. This team collectively is responsible for delivering a best-in-class procurement function for a large, diverse and complex organisation.
- MCIPS preferred. Engineering &/or Financial Degree
- Preferrable, Post Graduate studies Procurement, Logistics &/or Supply Chain.
- Tertiary Qualified in a Business/Commercial related degree
- Experience in a large working environment would be ideal
- 5 to 7 years experience as a Procurement Category/ Contracts / Commercial Role/s in Temp Labour/ Labour Hire sourcing and Logistics category
- Good Communication, presentation and influencing skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong problem solving / solutions development skills
- Ability to manage cross functional teams and stakeholder groups
- Ability to drive change across the business



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