Procurement Category Manager

2 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

**Procurement Category Manager - Energy and Engineering**
- Drive procurement value
- Provide thought leadership
- Permanent, Auckland based

**He kōrero mō mātou | About us**:
At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

**He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role**:
Reporting to the General Manager Procurement, the primary focus of this role is to provide thought leadership and strategic spend management across the plan-source-manage life cycle. You will distil data from multiple sources to present actionable insights and develop and maintain a network of external market data sources to drive value opportunities and reduce risk. You will have strong people management skills to coach and lead two direct reports.

You will be at the forefront of driving the Group Procurement strategic roadmap and ensure KiwiRail delivers business obligations whilst ensuring and managing business and commercial risk. You will establish and maintain long-term working relationships with suppliers and develop and implement best practice procurement frameworks and tools.

**Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring**:
Key to your success will be:

- 5-10+ years’ relevant procurement experience in category and/or supplier relationship management
- 5+ years’ experience in sourcing and tendering
- 3+ years people management experience
- Ability to formulate, test and validate strategic hypothesis
- Very strong commercial acumen and ability to deal with ambiguity
- Proven planning skills and attention to detail

**Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you**:

- Competitive remuneration plus 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
- 5 weeks’ annual leave
- Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust

This is a truly transformational role at the forefront of facilitating KiwiRail’s journey towards a sustainable future.

**Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?**

**Rā aukati**| Applications Close**:30 April 2025

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