Senior International Category Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Senior Procurement Category Manager is reporting to Associate Director Fresh and will be based either at our office in Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand or at our office in Chippendale, Sydney, Australia.

In this role you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the strategy for one of our fast-paced categories, our protein category. You will lead complex supplier negotiations, setting strategic direction, and driving both cost efficiency and supply chain resilience. You will be the primary escal...

Own and drive the category strategy, setting multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned to business objectives.

5+ years of strategic procurement, supply chain, or category management experience — ideally within FMCG, food, or consumer goods.
Demonstrated experience leading complex supplier negotiations and managing high-value supplier relationships.
Proven track record of developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable commercial outcomes.
Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
Exceptional communication skills — written and verbal — with demonstrated ability to present to and influence senior leadership.
Knowledge of and genuine interest in food — produce industry experience highly desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or equivalent.
An entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity at pace.
A strategic thinker who can operate at both a high level and dive deep into operational detail when needed.
The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
Flexible working arrangements 
Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
Free access to Headspace
Internal learning & development 
A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
Competitive salary & benefits - 70% off HelloFresh