Indirect Procurement Manager

About the role

Fisher & Paykel is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead a strategic portfolio of over NZ$400 million in annual indirect spend. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will shape global category strategies and partner with senior leaders across product development, manufacturing, IT, finance, marketing, sales, and the supplier network.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for indirect spend.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to unlock commercial value.
• Lead a high‑performing global procurement team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive cost optimisation, strengthen supplier performance, and support decarbonisation objectives.
• Ensure procurement aligns with the company’s long‑term growth and sustainability goals.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading procurement in a large, global organisation.
• Demonstrated success developing category strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical capabilities.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset that aligns sourcing with broader business performance and sustainability.

Required skills

• Category strategy development
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract negotiation
• Business case development
• Financial analysis