Manager Procurement

About the Company At Suncorp New Zealand, we are part of a larger family within the Suncorp Group, which includes some of the most trusted names in insurance across Australia and New Zealand. Our mission is to deliver faster, simpler, and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. We pride ourselves on fostering strong, supportive partnerships that extend to our employees, providing abundant opportunities and support for career growth. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our high-performing team in delivering strategic category management across Suncorp New Zealand, our partners, and joint ventures. This pivotal role is essential in creating value for our customers by leveraging the best of the supply market through strategic procurement, commercial leadership, and strong supplier relationships. In this role, you will design and execute procurement strategies that maximize value, reduce costs, and build competitive advantage. You will oversee category management activities, sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and governance across a diverse range of spend categories. We are looking for someone who can think innovatively and utilize AI and emerging technologies to meet business requirements and enhance our operations while confidently navigating our Trans-Tasman partnership with Australia. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement procurement strategies for defined categories in collaboration with the Executive Manager, Financial Management. - Lead category management planning, sourcing initiatives, contract execution, and ongoing vendor governance. - Drive process improvements and organizational change to achieve best-in-class procurement outcomes. - Manage complex contract negotiations, SLAs, extensions, variations, and performance frameworks. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and Group Procurement. - Foster a high-engagement team culture, providing mentoring and coaching to team members. About You To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on category management. You will have proven leadership capabilities and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Experience in centralized procurement environments and managing complex negotiations is essential. You should possess strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and expertise in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and value chain optimization. Excellent interpersonal, consulting, and stakeholder management skills are crucial, along with a strong awareness of risk and compliance, enabling you to provide sound mitigation advice. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are also required. What You Will Get in Return We offer a competitive salary along with a discretionary annual bonus. Our benefits include flexible leave of up to four additional days per year, free life, salary continuance, and trauma insurance cover, as well as discounts on Vero insurance and various retailers. You will receive an annual allowance of $250 towards wellness activities, along with ongoing learning and development opportunities. We pride ourselves on providing a positive and inclusive team environment that values individuality and celebrates diversity. Our flexible work arrangements promote a healthy work-life balance. At Suncorp, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity, talent, and passion of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports flexible work, career development, internal mobility, and strong relationships among team members and customers. If you require additional information or support to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please reach out to us at the provided email for a confidential discussion. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and lead procurement excellence at Suncorp New Zealand, we encourage you to apply now. Applications for this position are open until December 25, 2025. If you do not see your dream job posted, you can sign up for job alerts, and we will notify you when a suitable opportunity becomes available.