October 25, 2024

Fonterra

Auckland City

OTHER

Senior Procurement Category Manager - Energy and Utilities

General Information

Date Published

25-Oct-2024

Advertising Ends

08-Nov-2024

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland, Hamilton & North Waikato

Role Type

Supply Chain & Logistics

Work Type

Permanent

ID#

10169

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About us | Ko wai mātou

Fonterra Procurement is focused on building quality and strategic relationships with suppliers that leverage Fonterra’s purchasing power to lower the Co-Operatives cost base and achieve security of supply through integration of business critical suppliers as true strategic partners.

The Co-Operative has set a clear strategy around sustainability goals. Developing a future focused procurement strategy for our Energy Category is vital to achieving our Long Term Aspirations. The external environment for this category is evolving at pace and the role of the Senior Category Manager to set a strong strategic vision for procurement of energy and an executable plan is critical.

About the opportunity | Te whai waahi

As the Senior Procurement Energy Category Manager, you will create procurement strategies that enable Fonterra’s sustainability journey and support its decarbonisation goals while optimising costs. Leveraging deep knowledge of New Zealand's energy markets — coal, gas, electricity, and wood biomass — you will guide informed decision-making as we transition to sustainable fuel sources. Your leadership will oversee a team of category and vendor managers, ensuring alignment with organisational needs through effective stakeholder engagement. You'll lead the shift towards sustainable fuel sources, requiring a long-term strategic procurement plan and adaptation of procurement processes. Your vision will maximize value and minimise supply risks, significantly impacting the Co-operative and enhancing returns for our farmers.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand energy landscape, including market dynamics that influence supply and demand, such as economic trends, government policies, and environmental regulations. Familiarity with the various energy resources in New Zealand—such as coal, natural gas, electricity and wood biomass—is essential for making informed sourcing and sustainability decisions.

An understanding of pricing structures in the energy sector, such as fixed versus variable pricing, long-term contracts, and market dynamics will be essential. The ability to identify and assess risks associated with energy procurement, including supply disruptions, price volatility, and regulatory changes, is crucial for developing effective risk mitigation strategies. This expertise will empower the category manager to navigate the complexities of the energy market effectively, ensuring that Fonterra can make informed decisions that align with its sustainability goals and business needs.

About you | Moe koe

This is a senior leadership role that demands exceptional Procurement thought leadership and the ability to significantly influence senior stakeholders. You will regularly engage with and present to the Chief Operating Officer, the Commercial Leadership Team, and other senior stakeholders as needed.

Additional skills, experience and attributes include:

Tertiary qualification, preferably Supply Chain or related business degree. Achieved MCIPS (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 10 years strategic procurement experience, including category strategy development, sourcing, negotiating, contract establishment and vendor management.
Energy market experience across gas, electricity and coal
Proven track record in creating and executing strategic management plans.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to and engage with people at all levels (including executive and Board) in the organisation
Understanding of leading procurement principles and practices and demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge in large and complex organisations
Highly effective negotiator, ability to realise increased value from contracts, improved mitigation of risk and lower costs

Our story | To Tatou Korero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.

Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose
Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do
Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations
Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together.

Tᾱtou tᾱtou.

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