Senior Category Manager - Energy and Utilities General Information Date Published: 25-Oct-2024 Advertising Ends: 08-Nov-2024 Country: Location Role Type: Supply Chain & Logistics Work Type: Permanent ID#: 10169 Position Description Our Co-operative We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world. As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk. When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. Fonterra Procurement is focused on building quality and strategic relationships with suppliers that leverage Fonterra's purchasing power to lower the Co-Operatives cost base and achieve security of supply through integration of business critical suppliers as true strategic partners. The Co-Operative has set a clear strategy around sustainability goals. Developing a future focused procurement strategy for our Energy Category is vital to achieving our Long Term Aspirations. The external environment for this category is evolving at pace and the role of the Senior Category Manager to set a strong strategic vision for procurement of energy and an executable plan is critical. About the opportunity | Te whai waahi As the Senior Procurement Energy Category Manager, you will create procurement strategies that enable Fonterra's sustainability journey and support its decarbonisation goals while optimising costs. Leveraging deep knowledge of New Zealand's energy markets — coal, gas, electricity, and wood biomass — you will guide informed decision-making as we transition to sustainable fuel sources. Your leadership will oversee a team of category and vendor managers, ensuring alignment with organisational needs through effective stakeholder engagement. You'll lead the shift towards sustainable fuel sources, requiring a long-term strategic procurement plan and adaptation of procurement processes. Your vision will maximize value and minimise supply risks, significantly impacting the Co-operative and enhancing returns for our farmers. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand energy landscape, including market dynamics that influence supply and demand, such as economic trends, government policies, and environmental regulations. Familiarity with the various energy resources in New Zealand—such as coal, natural gas, electricity and wood biomass—is essential for making informed sourcing and sustainability decisions. An understanding of pricing structures in the energy sector, such as fixed versus variable pricing, long-term contracts, and market dynamics will be essential. The ability to identify and assess risks associated with energy procurement, including supply disruptions, price volatility, and regulatory changes, is crucial for developing effective risk mitigation strategies. This expertise will empower the category manager to navigate the complexities of the energy market effectively, ensuring that Fonterra can make informed decisions that align with its sustainability goals and business needs. About you | Moe koe This is a senior leadership role that demands exceptional Procurement thought leadership and the ability to significantly influence senior stakeholders. You will regularly engage with and present to the Chief Operating Officer, the Commercial Leadership Team, and other senior stakeholders as needed. Additional skills, experience and attributes include: Tertiary qualification, preferably Supply Chain or related business degree. Achieved MCIPS (or equivalent experience)Minimum of 10 years strategic procurement experience, including category strategy development, sourcing, negotiating, contract establishment and vendor management.Energy market experience across gas, electricity and coalProven track record in creating and executing strategic management plans.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to and engage with people at all levels (including executive and Board) in the organisationUnderstanding of leading procurement principles and practices and demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge in large and complex organisationsHighly effective negotiator, ability to realise increased value from contracts, improved mitigation of risk and lower costs Our story | To Tatou Korero Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together. Sound good to you? Come join our whanau and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.
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