Global Category Manager

The Role

Fisher & Paykel is an iconic global brand with a strong local heritage. Our origins inspire our culture of curiosity and passion to develop solutions designed around people - these are some of the core elements that make us unique.  

With our values of being sustainably minded, curious, and innovative, we are growing an exciting new venture within the Fisher & Paykel Appliances family, Home Solutions, focused on understanding the impact our homes have on the planet, and how we can help. We are continuing to grow and heavily investing in increasing our HVAC product line quality and capability to ensure a top brand placing in the market.

The role

As a Global Category Manager, you will lead a collaborative approach with key stakeholders to identify, source, and deliver best-value supplier solutions that align with product design specifications and business needs.

You will:

• Leads complex, high-value and strategic direct material categories, delivering best in class procurement solutions, while working in close collaboration with key cross business leaders and senior level stakeholders.

• Develops and executes category strategies, presents value creation opportunities, and monitors market trends.

• Oversees end-to-end sourcing, supplier agreements, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation, focusing on strategic suppliers and strong relationships.

• Builds and maintains internal and external relationships, provides guidance to global teams, and contributes to procurement strategy.

• Ensures health and safety by following all procedures and reporting hazards.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proven procurement leader with:

• Direct experience in Procurement / Category Management with full ownership of complex categories.

• Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple regions and product lines.

• Manages a global supplier portfolio for direct sourced products, parts and raw materials.

• Leads the creation, implementation and maintenance of Category Strategy & Plans aligned to the business, procurement and product line strategy, as well as product and technology roadmaps.

• Expertise in supplier qualification, selection, and relationship management.

• Experience in developing and implementing category strategies.

• Excellent English communication skills are mandatory, Thai or Mandarin language skills would be an additional advantage.

• Proficiency in ERP systems, JDE, and Excel.

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

What’s in it for You

Here you’ll go beyond the tools, influencing in a global organization and shaping the way we work with our suppliers worldwide. You’ll be at the beginning of a journey we are taking, with the opportunity to create impact across our sourcing operations and product innovation.

At Fisher & Paykel, we are big on creating opportunities in the wider business, providing the resources and support for you to grow. Our culture is about collaboration, delivering on promises, and aspiring to be the best.

If you believe you have the skills, ability, and drive to influence and lead across the business, we want to hear from you!

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.