Category Manager – Procurement

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Strategic Category Manager to lead category strategies and manage the full commercial lifecycle of designated procurement areas. You will drive strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier performance, and financial analysis to deliver cost efficiencies and value for money across healthcare-related categories.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise procurement and support nationwide

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in procurement, supply chain, business, finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in category management or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong financial analysis, market research and commercial decision-making.
• Experience developing and implementing category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category management and commercial strategies.
• Oversee end-to-end commercial lifecycle of assigned procurement categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement and contract management activities.
• Drive supplier performance, relationship management, and contract compliance.
• Conduct financial, market, and commercial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and secure value for money across procurement categories.
• Collaborate with sourcing managers, supplier performance managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify market trends, supply risks, and opportunities for procurement improvement.
• Support standardisation of products and services across the health system.
• Deliver commercial value while ensuring the availability and efficiency of essential healthcare supplies and services.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Financial analysis

Market research

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Cost efficiencies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement or related field

Job description

Location: New Zealand

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Strategic Category Manager to lead category strategies and oversee the full commercial lifecycle of designated procurement categories. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, financial analysis, and commercial performance. The successful candidate will collaborate with sourcing and supplier performance teams to maximise value, improve procurement efficiency, and support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category management and commercial strategies.
• Oversee the end-to-end commercial lifecycle of assigned procurement categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management activities.
• Drive supplier performance, relationship management, and contract compliance.
• Conduct financial, market, and commercial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and secure value for money across procurement categories.
• Collaborate with sourcing managers, supplier performance managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify market trends, supply risks, and opportunities for procurement improvement.
• Support standardisation of products and services across the health system.
• Deliver commercial value while ensuring the availability and efficiency of essential healthcare supplies and services.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, business, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Strong financial analysis, market research, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Experience developing and implementing category strategies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work across complex organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost efficiencies, commercial value, and improved supplier performance.