Procurement Manager – Group

About the role

Freightways Limited, a leading logistics and information management group in New Zealand, is establishing a new procurement function across its NZ and Australian operations. Reporting to the GM Mail and Network and based at the Penrose head office, the Procurement Manager will design and lead the Group’s procurement strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a fit‑for‑purpose procurement operating model and governance framework across the Group.
• Develop procurement policies, delegation of financial authority frameworks, and category strategies.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for priority spend categories such as fuel, forklifts, refrigeration, aviation, health & safety, and operational expenditure.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvements, with early targets identified across multiple spend areas.
• Establish supplier segmentation and management frameworks, building accountability and performance metrics.
• Lead complex negotiations and contract structuring with high‑value, long‑standing suppliers.
• Act as the primary procurement business partner to General Managers and functional leaders across the Group.
• Build procurement capability and commercial thinking through coaching, tools, and stakeholder engagement.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a complex, multi‑site or multi‑business procurement environment with a strong track record of commercial value delivery.
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly transforming a procurement function (greenfield or near‑greenfield).
• Strong commercial negotiation capability, leading high‑value supplier relationships.
• High emotional intelligence and exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Self‑directed and comfortable operating with limited infrastructure in ambiguous environments.
• Experience in freight, logistics, aviation, or similarly operational environments is advantageous.
• Background in a complex corporate or multi‑brand environment is highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in procurement or a related field.

Required skills