Sourcing Manager Indirect Commodities

EROAD; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EROAD is a fast-growing organisation in the intelligent transport sector, delivering smarter transport solutions in New Zealand and internationally. The company seeks a commercially minded Sourcing Manager (Indirect) to lead strategic sourcing across indirect commodities and services while aligning with broader supply chain priorities.

You will report to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and drive RFQ/RFP processes, supplier market assessments, and risk-aware decisions that create value and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience leading RFQ/RFP processes and negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute indirect sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding and relationships.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes to secure favourable terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate sourcing risks.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT and Ops to ensure compliant sourcing.
• Maintain accurate supplier and contract records.

Job description

A career with EROAD offers the unique opportunity to work in a fast-growing organisation that is at the forefront of intelligent transport solutions - enhancing road safety, improving productivity, and reducing environmental impact. EROAD's mission is to deliver intelligence you can trust, for a better world tomorrow.

We're looking for a commercially minded Sourcing Manager (Indirect) to lead strategic sourcing activity across Indirect Commodities and services, while supporting broader supply chain priorities across our growing global business.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, this role is responsible for developing and executing indirect sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading commercial negotiations, and ensuring supplier capability supports both current and future business requirements.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to lead RFQ/RFP processes, assess supplier markets, manage sourcing risks, and support commercial decisions that drive value, quality, and supply chain performance.

In this role you will:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Indirect Commodities, services, and assigned supplier categories
• Lead indirect supplier identification, evaluation, selection, onboarding, and ongoing commercial relationship management
• Lead RFQ, RFP, tender, and negotiation processes to secure competitive pricing, favourable commercial terms, and appropriate supplier commitments
• Analyse spends, demand, supplier markets, cost drivers, and supply risks to identify sourcing opportunities and improvement initiatives
• Partner with Finance, Legal, People & Culture, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure sourcing decisions meet business and compliance requirements
• Monitor supplier performance, market movements, cost trends, and supply risks, escalating and mitigating issues as required
• Build and maintain supplier pipelines and alternative sourcing options to improve resilience and continuity of supply
• Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier, contract, and commercial information to support governance and reporting

What You'll Bring

• A commercially minded and proactive approach, with the ability to balance cost, quality, service, innovation, and risk
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present sourcing, supplier, and commercial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• A collaborative working style, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes across cross-functional teams and external suppliers
• An analytical and data-led mindset, with a natural ability to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement
• Strong accountability and the drive to manage multiple sourcing initiatives through to completion
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt quickly, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• A positive, can-do attitude with a total quality mindset and a determination to deliver results
• 5+ years' experience in sourcing, procurement, strategic supplier management, category management, Indirect Commodities, or a similar supply chain role

Why You'll Love Working at EROAD

EROAD is a true Kiwi success story in the tech sector! Publicly listed since 2012, we're represented on the NZX and ASX and continue to grow rapidly across New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, and the USA.

At EROAD, we value diversity and are proud to be a multicultural organisation. Our people are at the heart of everything we do - we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and belonging where you can bring your ideas to life.

Join EROAD and be part of a purpose-driven organisation that's shaping the future of connected transport - we can't wait to hear from you!