Category Manager - Energy, Fuels & Chemical - Auckland - 12695 - Fonterra

Job Name

Category Manager - Energy, Fuels & Chemical

General Information

Date Published

16-Jul-2025

Advertising Ends

29-Jul-2025

ID#

12695

Role Type

Supply Chain & Logistics

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland

Position Description

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.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

Our Procurement team aims to build strong and strategic relationships with suppliers while leveraging Fonterra's purchasing power. This ensures we can deliver value for the Co-Operative whilst ensuring a reliable, sustainable supply chain.

This leadership role is pivotal in influencing stakeholders, delivering value, and driving sustainable sourcing outcomes. You will collaborate closely with our Energy & Utilities teams, oversee significant sourcing initiatives, and build Fonterra’s capability in sourcing for complex capital projects.

Develop forward-thinking category sourcing strategies and cost models for major energy programmes.
Manage sourcing processes, including market engagement and contract negotiation, ensuring supplier alignment with organisational goals.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to drive cost efficiency and operational sustainability.

Mōu | About You

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on challenges? Do you have the expertise to solve complex procurement problems while forging strong relationships internally and externally?

To succeed in this role, you will be driven, commercially-minded, and have an exceptional ability to influence and lead. Other key attributes include:

A tertiary qualification, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or Procurement.
Minimum ten years of strategic procurement experience in large organizations.
Expertise in category strategy development, supplier management, and project procurement.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, comfortable in engaging with senior executives.
Proficiency in cost modelling, risk management, and analytical tools.
Experience in energy procurement is a must.
Industry experience in food, agriculture, or construction procurement is advantageous.

Ngā Aura | Our Values

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

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

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

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

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

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.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 25th July 2025.

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