Global Category ManagerFisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Global Category Manager
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
13 days ago
Job description
The Role
Fisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique.Driven by our brand values of being real, sustainably minded, generous and curious, as a team we take a collaborative approach, have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in our leading goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 premium appliance brand.
We are now entering a bold new chapter in our journey. Across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, we are creating a world-class three-site campus : our Global HQ in Penrose, Distribution Centre in East Tāmaki, and landmark Global Experience Centre in Grey Lynn. These hubs connect our people and our purpose, forming a centre of excellence for design, innovation and storytelling in Aotearoa.
About the role
This
Global Category Manager (GCM)
position is best suited to a creative-thinking procurement professional who has strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable challenging the status quo and a natural ability to lead and drive value creation across a complex Stakeholder network.Tasked with strategizing, creating and delivering value across the Instore Experience and General & Professional Services category, this diverse role will incorporate working closely with the business in various countries around the world to understand needs and develop joint regional and global category strategies a, as well as supplier relationship management and leadership of cross-functional stakeholder groups.Reporting to the Indirect Procurement Manager the GCM will :
Lead collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the supplier qualification process is rigorous and best in class supplier solutions are selected
Lead, create and maintain visible Category strategies aligned to business requirements
Lead and manage commercial Supplier relationships for the Category
Conduct category benchmarking exercises and present findings and strategies to key stakeholders up as far as C-Suite
Partner with key stakeholders in providing commercial support
Be comfortable in utilizing AI to enhance the value Procurement can add to the Category.
This is where you come in
You will be an experienced leader with a minimum of 5 year’s proven in-depth procurement experience with :
Strong business acumen and commercial skills with a demonstrated knowledge of value creation strategies
Superb stakeholder management and influencing skills
Being adaptable and comfortable under pressure; able to effectively cope with change and 'shift gears' easily
Being self-starting and delivery-focused; naturally curious with a high measure of drive, energy, and engagement
Being skilled in creating should cost modeling and selling ideas to senior leaders
A tertiary qualification ideally in Supply Chain, Procurement or Logistics is desirable.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary, flexible working, ongoing development and excellent growth and progression opportunities, as a valued member of our team you’ll enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life & disability insurance, discounted medical cover, access to our superannuation scheme, our subsidised staff café, and free car parking when you are on-site.Join us on our journey to redefine the future of home appliances and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the world. Apply here online! #LI-LC1Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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