Job Name
Sourcing Specialist
General Information
Date Published
26-Mar-2026
Advertising Ends
09-Apr-2026
ID#
14305
Role Type
Supply Chain & Logistics
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland, Hamilton & North Waikato
Position Description
Our Co-operative
Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
At Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.
Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.
Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Sourcing Specialist to join our IT & Corporate Services Procurement team, based in Auckland or Hamilton. This role plays a key part in delivering value across high profile, strategic initiatives by implementing best practice sourcing strategies and supporting Category Managers through robust, transparent procurement processes.
You’ll lead end to end sourcing activities, including complex RFP/RFI processes, contract negotiations, and vendor selection, ensuring all activity is aligned to governance, probity, and compliance standards. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you’ll provide commercial advice and market insights that support sound procurement decisions and sustainable outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys managing multiple sourcing initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and contributing to impactful, organisation wide outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing sourcing strategies aligned to category plans and business priorities
- Leading end to end RFP/RFI processes, including evaluation, vendor selection, and recommendations
- Supporting contract negotiations, renewals, and management activities
- Managing and engaging stakeholders throughout the full sourcing lifecycle
- Providing market intelligence, commercial analysis, and procurement insights
- Supporting high profile and strategically significant procurement initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with governance, probity, and ethical procurement standards
- Contributing to continuous improvement of sourcing and procurement practices
Mōu | About You
You’re a proactive and commercially minded procurement professional with a strong track record in sourcing and stakeholder engagement. You thrive in fast moving environments and are confident leading structured procurement processes that deliver value and manage risk.
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
- A tertiary qualification (or working towards) in Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, or a related discipline
- 2–3 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or a similar commercial role
- Demonstrated experience running RFP or RFI processes end to end
- Proven ability to manage and influence a broad range of stakeholders
- Experience contributing to or leading high profile sourcing initiatives
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to achieve commercial outcomes
- Good organisational skills and understand of commercial and legal terms
- Well developed analytical, written, and interpersonal skills
- IT procurement experience is highly desirable
Ngā Aura | Our Values
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz
Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:
- Fair and equitable pay
- Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
- Professional development opportunities
- Career growth support
- Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
- Employee recognition
- Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers
Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities
At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.
Tātou Tātou | Join Us
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.
You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.
He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.
If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday 9th April
