Strategic Procurement & Category Lead

Tegel Foods Limited; Auckland; Remote; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Staff discounts on Tegel products

On-site parking

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Tegel Foods Limited in New Zealand is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end category management across a varied portfolio including packaging, ingredients and indirect spend. You will own category strategies and drive value through stakeholder collaboration.

Partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D and Senior Leadership to shape sourcing decisions, negotiate contracts, and deliver measurable commercial outcomes that support Tegel's growth in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or similarly complex environment.
• Ability to challenge thinking constructively and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong commercial judgement; balancing cost, risk, service and long‑term value.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of categories end-to-end, from strategy development through to execution and performance management.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts that deliver sustainable commercial value.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across the business.
• Use market intelligence and data to identify opportunities, manage risks, and support informed business decisions.
• Deliver value beyond price through innovation, cost optimisation, and process improvement.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Problem solving

Job description

Tegel Foods Limited in New Zealand is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end category management across a varied portfolio including packaging, ingredients and indirect spend. You will own category strategies and drive value through stakeholder collaboration.

Partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D and Senior Leadership to shape sourcing decisions, negotiate contracts, and deliver measurable commercial outcomes that support Tegel's growth in New Zealand.