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Category Manager - Fleet

Internal Posting Title
Category Manager - Fleet

General Information

Date Published
16-Sep-2025
Advertising Ends
31-Mar-2026
ID#
12895
Role Type
Supply Chain & Logistics
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland, Hamilton & North Waikato

Position Description

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   

As a Category Manager – Fleet & Milk Collection, you’ll lead the strategic procurement and category management of Fonterra’s fleet and milk collection related spend. While direct fleet or transport experience is advantageous, the priority is strong procurement capability—someone who can operate independently, manage commercial arrangements, build strong and effective stakeholder relationships, and extract value across complex categories. 

You’ll be responsible for developing and executing category strategies across fleet acquisition, maintenance, consumables, and milk transport while managing supplier relationships and driving commercial outcomes. This role partners closely with  operational teams to ensure procurement strategies are aligned with business needs. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Develop and implement category strategies that deliver commercial value and operational efficiency. 
  • Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across fleet-related categories (acquisition, maintenance, parts, consumables), and milk transport 
  • Manage relationships and performance for key suppliers. 
  • Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure procurement activities comply with policy and governance standards. 
  • Monitor market trends and supply risks, and develop mitigation strategies. 
  • Partner with logistics and operational stakeholders to align procurement with business needs. 
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement practices. 

Mōu | About You 

You’ll bring deep procurement expertise and the ability to operate autonomously in a complex environment. You’re commercially astute, confident in managing supplier relationships, and capable of delivering strategic outcomes. 

Key Attributes: 

  • Extensive experience in procurement or category management, ideally in complex or asset-heavy environments. 
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. 
  • Ability to manage supplier performance and drive value through strategic sourcing. 
  • Experience with fleet or transport related categories is a bonus but not essential. 
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. 
  • MCIPS or equivalent certification preferred. 
  • Minimum 10 years of strategic procurement experience. 

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 here 

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 

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 Wednesday 24th September 2025.
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