Global Category Manager at Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Commercial Acumen, Stakeholder Engagement, Value Creation, Supplier Relationship Management, Category Strategies, Benchmarking, AI Utilization, Adaptability, Self-Starting, Cost Modeling, Influencing Skills, Curiosity, Drive, Energy, Engagement

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

The Role Fisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique. Driven by our brand values of being real, sustainably minded, generous and curious, as a team we take a collaborative approach, have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in our leading goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 premium appliance brand. We are now entering a bold new chapter in our journey. Across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, we are creating a world-class three-site campus: our Global HQ in Penrose, Distribution Centre in East Tāmaki, and landmark Global Experience Centre in Grey Lynn. These hubs connect our people and our purpose, forming a centre of excellence for design, innovation and storytelling in Aotearoa. About the role This Global Category Manager (GCM) position is best suited to a creative-thinking procurement professional who has strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable challenging the status quo and a natural ability to lead and drive value creation across a complex Stakeholder network. Tasked with strategizing, creating and delivering value across the Instore Experience and General & Professional Services category, this diverse role will incorporate working closely with the business in various countries around the world to understand needs and develop joint regional and global category strategies a, as well as supplier relationship management and leadership of cross-functional stakeholder groups. Reporting to the Indirect Procurement Manager the GCM will: Lead collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the supplier qualification process is rigorous and best in class supplier solutions are selected Lead, create and maintain visible Category strategies aligned to business requirements Lead and manage commercial Supplier relationships for the Category Conduct category benchmarking exercises and present findings and strategies to key stakeholders up as far as C-Suite Partner with key stakeholders in providing commercial support Be comfortable in utilizing AI to enhance the value Procurement can add to the Category. This is where you come in You will be an experienced leader with a minimum of 5 year’s proven in-depth procurement experience with: Strong business acumen and commercial skills with a demonstrated knowledge of value creation strategies Superb stakeholder management and influencing skills Being adaptable and comfortable under pressure; able to effectively cope with change and 'shift gears' easily Being self-starting and delivery-focused; naturally curious with a high measure of drive, energy, and engagement Being skilled in creating should cost modeling and selling ideas to senior leaders A tertiary qualification ideally in Supply Chain, Procurement or Logistics is desirable. What we offer Along with a competitive salary, flexible working, ongoing development and excellent growth and progression opportunities, as a valued member of our team you’ll enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life & disability insurance, discounted medical cover, access to our superannuation scheme, our subsidised staff café, and free car parking when you are on-site. Join us on our journey to redefine the future of home appliances and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the world. Apply here online! #LI-LC1 Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company with products sold in more than 50 countries around the world. The best innovators don’t just understand technology, they understand people. We design technology that enriches and improves people’s lives. By challenging conventional appliance design these world-first technologies have changed the way we live forever. Learn more about Fisher & Paykel

Responsibilities

The Global Category Manager will lead collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure rigorous supplier qualification and maintain visible category strategies. They will also manage commercial supplier relationships and conduct benchmarking exercises to present findings to stakeholders.