Procurement Performance Lead

Kotahi is on a mission to empower New Zealand businesses to compete and thrive on the world stage. If you have deep knowledge of New Zealand's ocean freight commercial landscape and carrier pricing structures, and can balance relationship-building with analytical expertise, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

About Us – Kotahi

At Kotahi, we enable New Zealand businesses to win globally by delivering best-in-class, digitally powered supply chain solutions. Our name means "standing together as one," and our values reflect that unity: We Before I, Seek to Understand, Discover Opportunities, and Driven to Deliver.

We celebrate diversity, champion wellbeing through our Hauora programme, and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous growth.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a Procurement Performance Lead to join our high-performing Vendor Management Team. In this role, you'll co-lead procurement activities, drive excellence in RFQ/RFP processes, and strengthen vendor relationships to deliver world-class outcomes for Kotahi and its customers.

You'll be responsible for:

·       Leading procurement process activity and ensuring data integrity

·       Driving ocean freight procurement and holding stakeholders accountable

·       Building and managing vendor relationships aligned to Kotahi's strategy

·       Analysing market data to support procurement decisions and customer proposals

·       Resolving service escalations and supporting contractual execution

·       Collaborating with commercial teams to deliver compelling customer solutions

·       Identifying opportunities for improvement and driving continuous enhancement

About You

You're a rare blend of commercial acumen and analytical capability. On one hand, you can build strong, genuine relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, influencing outcomes and fostering collaboration. On the other, you're comfortable diving deep into spreadsheets and market data.

You bring:

·       Deep knowledge of NZ's ocean freight commercial landscape and carrier pricing

·       Experience in RFQ/RFP/tender process management

·       Excellent stakeholder engagement and vendor relationship skills

·       Analytical proficiency with large and complex data sets

·       Ability to balance relationship-building with detailed data analysis

· years in a commercial supply chain/logistics environment

·       A relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, business, or supply chain

Why Join Kotahi?

We offer a compelling benefits package including:

• Flexible working – up to 2 days from home weekly.

• Wellbeing leave and access to our Hauora platform for you and your whānau.

• Additional purchased leave after 12 months.

• Learning and development support including LinkedIn Learning and study assistance.

• Employee referral bonuses and retail discounts.

• Fresh fruit and biscuits to fuel your day.

Be the Expert Who Powers Our Procurement Success

If you're driven to deliver, passionate about procurement, and ready to stand together with a team making a global impact - we'd love to hear from you. For more information regarding the role, please contact Ann Sachs -

Thank you for your interest in joining Kotahi. While you are applying for a role at Kotahi, our recruitment process is managed in partnership with the Fonterra Talent Acquisition Team, as Fonterra Co-operative Group is one of our majority shareholders.  Rest assured, your application details and personal information will be treated with the strictest confidence and handled in accordance with the Kotahi Privacy Statement for Job Applicants which can be found here: Kotahi Privacy Statement for Applicants.

Your information will not be shared within Fonterra beyond the Talent Acquisition Team. If you would prefer to speak directly with a Kotahi representative before submitting your application, please feel free to reach out to Philippa Green, People Business Partner, .

We value your privacy and are here to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.