Fonterra

• Feel connected here: Our people are at the heart of everything we do, connected to the land and each other, creating goodness for generations. We are good together.
• Be inspired here: Be inspired to be better every day in a place that nurtures innovation, champions sustainability, and empowers you to help solve for a better future for all.
• Grow here: In our inclusive environment, you’ll be supported to develop your skills, explore new paths, and grow with purpose. Together, we’ll make every drop count.

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change. Familiarity with procurement concepts such as TCO, benchmarking, and cost modelling

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity

We’re looking for a Category Manager – Capital Projects to join our Procurement team, based in Auckland or Hamilton. This is a senior role requiring a high level of independence, strategic thinking, and capital sourcing expertise.

You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies across major capital programmes, working closely with our Capital Projects Centre of Excellence. This role is central to shaping how we source for complex, high-value projects and ensuring alignment with Fonterra’s long-term goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and execution of procurement strategies for major capital projects and programmes of work
• Supporting the finalisation of responsibilities across the CAPEX procurement team
• Driving sourcing processes where there is strategic opportunity, including market engagement and contract negotiation
• Building strong relationships across the business to enable cost efficiency, risk management, and operational sustainability

Mōu | About You

You’re a confident, independent operator with a strong background in capital sourcing and strategic procurement. You bring a mix of commercial acumen, technical understanding, and stakeholder engagement capability.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification—ideally in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Project Management
• Proven experience in capital procurement, ideally within infrastructure, food, dairy, or construction sectors
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with procurement concepts such as TCO, benchmarking, and cost modelling
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to team outcomes
• Professional networks in capital sourcing are a plus

• Fair and equitable pay 
• Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support) 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Career growth support 
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible) 
• Employee recognition 
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection 

• At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, be inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. 
• Create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. 
• As part of our Co-operative, be an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.