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Head of Procurement Transformation

Internal Posting Title
Head of Procurement Transformation

General Information

Date Published
04-Aug-2025
Advertising Ends
31-Mar-2026
ID#
12906
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 part of our evolving procurement strategy, we have an opportunity for the role of Head of Procurement Transformation . This role is critical in shaping the future of procurement at Fonterra—leading transformation efforts, integrating new technologies, and building capability across the function. 

You will lead the development and implementation of a procurement transformation strategy aligned with Fonterra’s overall business direction. This includes optimising processes, enabling digital solutions, and driving change management to ensure successful adoption and minimal disruption. You’ll also play a key role in building capability and career pathways across the procurement organisation. 

Key Responsibilities 
  • Develop and implement a transformation strategy for procurement aligned with business goals. 
  • Influence and lead transformation efforts across the function, including performance goal setting. 
  • Identify and integrate new technology to support accelerate transformation.   
  • Work closely with Procurement Excellence to identify and implement process improvements to streamline operations  Partner with the Service Hub to expand self-service capabilities. 
  • Build procurement capability through targeted development plans and career pathways. 
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement alignment and successful implementation. 
  • Lead change management initiatives to support user adoption and minimise disruption. 

Mōu | About You 

You will be driven, commercially-minded, and have an exceptional ability to influence and lead. Other key attributes include: 
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field. 
  • MCIPS qualification (preferred). 
  • 10+ years’ experience in procurement or business excellence,  
  • Ideally experience across both Procurement Excellence and Category Management. 
  • Proven experience delivering transformation projects and using procurement technologies. 
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including at executive level. 
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to manage complexity and drive continuous improvement. 

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 Monday 8th September 2025.
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