Strategic Category Manager

Tribe Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribe Group in New Zealand seeks a strategic procurement leader to design, implement, and oversee category strategies that deliver measurable outcomes across multiple sectors.

You will manage key supplier relationships, lead complex negotiations, and champion innovation that drives efficiency and national impact on public resources.

Joining this team means contributing to smarter procurement with long-term partnerships and a tangible difference for communities across Aotearoa.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with expertise in category management, procurement, or commercial leadership.
• Able to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery.
• Confident engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Motivated by purpose and using commercial acumen to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee category strategies delivering measurable outcomes across multiple sectors.
• Manage key supplier relationships and lead complex negotiations.
• Champion innovation that drives efficiency and national impact on public resources.

Job description

About The Company

Join an organisation that’s redefining how large-scale procurement delivers value to the people of Aotearoa. Their commercial and supply chain team operates nationwide, driving smarter use of public resources through strategic category management and long-term partnerships.

About The Company

Join an organisation that’s redefining how large-scale procurement delivers value to the people of Aotearoa. Their commercial and supply chain team operates nationwide, driving smarter use of public resources through strategic category management and long-term partnerships.

About The Role

In this influential position, you’ll design, implement, and oversee category strategies that deliver measurable outcomes across multiple sectors. You’ll manage key supplier relationships, lead complex negotiations, and champion innovation that drives both efficiency and impact on a national scale.

About You

You’re a strategic thinker with proven expertise in category management, procurement, or commercial leadership. You’re adept at balancing strategic vision with hands-on delivery and have the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Above all, you’re motivated by purpose, using your commercial acumen to make a tangible difference.