Energy Category Manager

6 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Fonterra Full time

About Fonterra

Fonterra is a unique Co-operative driven by a common strength and purpose. Our values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Whakaohooho guide our approach to sustainable business practices and career development opportunities.

We are committed to growing our people and providing a wide variety of roles across the Co-op. Our focus on sustainability goals includes developing a future-focused procurement strategy for our Energy Category, which is vital to achieving our Long-Term Aspirations.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Procurement Energy Category Manager will create procurement strategies that enable Fonterra's sustainability journey and support its decarbonisation goals while optimising costs. This role involves driving the transition to sustainable fuel sources, leveraging broad expertise in sustainable energy options to deliver long-term strategic procurement plans and enhance value for the Co-operative.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Create and execute strategic management plans to achieve sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
  2. Develop and implement procurement strategies for renewable energy categories, ensuring alignment with organisational needs.
  3. Lead a team of category and vendor managers, overseeing category strategy development, sourcing, negotiating, contract establishment, and vendor management.
  4. Engage with senior stakeholders, including the Chief Operating Officer and Commercial Leadership Team, to present and influence procurement processes and outcomes.

About You

This is a senior leadership role that demands exceptional Procurement thought leadership and the ability to significantly influence senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in creating and executing strategic management plans, with experience in category strategy development, sourcing, negotiating, contract establishment, and vendor management.

A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or a related business degree is preferred, along with MCIPS (or equivalent experience) and minimum 10 years of strategic procurement experience. The successful candidate will also possess excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate to and engage with people at all levels, and understanding of leading procurement principles and practices.



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