Strategic Indirect Sourcing Manager - Negotiation & Value

Coretex; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EROAD is a fast-growing Kiwi tech company delivering intelligent transport solutions. We are seeking a commercially minded Sourcing Manager (Indirect) to lead indirect sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiations across our global business.

You will drive RFQ/RFP processes, assess supplier markets, manage sourcing risks, and support commercial decisions that create value, quality, and continuity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in sourcing, procurement, strategic supplier management, category management, Indirect Commodities, or a similar supply chain role.
• Experience leading RFQ/RFP processes and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to balance cost, quality, service, innovation, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute indirect sourcing strategies for commodities, services, and supplier categories.
• Lead indirect supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding and relationship management.
• Lead RFQ, RFP, tender, and negotiation processes for favourable terms.
• Analyse spends, market trends, costs and risks to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations, Engineering, and Product teams on sourcing decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance and market movements, escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Job description

EROAD is a fast-growing Kiwi tech company delivering intelligent transport solutions. We are seeking a commercially minded Sourcing Manager (Indirect) to lead indirect sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiations across our global business.

You will drive RFQ/RFP processes, assess supplier markets, manage sourcing risks, and support commercial decisions that create value, quality, and continuity.