ICT - Procurement Category Manager

Alexander James; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead IT procurement category management, supplier engagement, and strategic sourcing. You will negotiate terms, build partnerships, and drive value through tailored commercial propositions.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to develop data-driven strategies, manage contracts, and monitor supplier performance to ensure alignment with objectives and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT procurement category management or supplier relations.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at operational and executive levels.
• Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that drive profitability and market share.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A results driven, self motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure best in market agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms, leveraging group volumes to strengthen market position.
• Perform data-driven category analysis to identify growth opportunities and improve outcomes.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and monitor performance to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of category leadership, supplier engagement and strategic procurement initiatives. Your ability to negotiate, influence, and deliver commercially beneficial outcomes will be key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement– Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure best in market agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Commercial Negotiation– Develop unique commercial propositions, leveraging group volumes to enhance market position.
• Category Management– Conduct data-driven analysis to identify growth opportunities and improve outcomes.
• Contract & Performance Management– Negotiate and manage supplier contracts while assessing ongoing performance to ensure alignment with business objectives.

About You

• Proven experience in IT procurement category management or supplier relations. Open to industry experience
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at operational and executive levels.
• Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that drive profitability and market share.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A results driven, self motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.