Procurement Category Lead

5 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Alexander James Limited Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

Category Lead – Technology, Data & Digital Procurement

Brand new Procurement Team Leader in one of the country's largest, most modern procurement teams. Our client is a government organisation who are strengthening their digital and data capability through a transformation programme. They are seeking a highly experienced Category Lead to shape commercial strategy across technology, digital platforms, data services, and modern tech.

You'll lead end-to-end category strategy for one of the largest technology portfolios in the country whilst reporting into the Head of Category and managing a team of 5 – 7 Category Managers.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute technology and digital category plans covering software, hardware, data services, cloud, platforms, and emerging technology
  • Lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier performance management for high-value ICT categories
  • Partner with digital, data, cybersecurity, and operational teams to support organisation-wide digital transformation
  • Provide leadership to a high-performing procurement team and drive commercial best practice
  • Analyse market trends, cost drivers and technology developments to inform long-term strategy
  • Strengthen relationships with key national and international technology vendors
  • Ensure commercial decisions support innovation, sustainability and equitable access to digital services

What you'll bring

  • Extensive experience in ICT procurement, digital category management or enterprise technology sourcing (ideally 10+ years)
  • Experience of managing teams of 5+
  • Leadership experience within large, complex organisations
  • Strong background in commercial strategy, advanced negotiations, and supplier relationship management
  • Deep understanding of technology markets, digital transformation and modern tech operating models
  • Ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups
  • Commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a passion for driving better outcomes through technology

The successful applicant will be allowed to work out of any of the many New Zealand wide offices.

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