Global Marketing Procurement Category Manager

Kō wai mātou? Who are we?

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

Shape global marketing investment for one of the world’s most iconic fruit brands.

Based in our Singapore hub - one of Zespri’s key global centres and our global marketing centre of excellence - you’ll play a pivotal role in steering how we invest across media, creative, research and trade marketing worldwide. This is a strategic, high visibility role that sits at the intersection of Procurement and Marketing. If you’re energised by global impact, data driven decision making, and building high performing supplier ecosystems, this could be the role for you.

As the Global Marketing Procurement Category Manager, you’ll lead marketing procurement excellence across Zespri’s global footprint, partnering with the Chief Marketing Officer, regional marketing teams, and global agency partners to optimise investment efficiency, strengthen ROI, and embed best practice across all marketing categories. 

You’ll be a core driver of Zespri’s shift to outcome led strategic procurement by embedding global category strategies, Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM), and risk based supplier segmentation. The role will also leverage AI, build standardised playbooks, and support a centre led operating model to accelerate cycle times, protect margin, and deliver enterprise value.

In this role you will:

• Lead the development and execution of global category strategies that reduce total cost of ownership, consolidate suppliers and elevate commercial performance across markets.


• Own procurement activity for key marketing categories - media, market research, creative, advertising and promotions - with a focus on value, transparency and effectiveness. 


• Build and leverage global data tools to inform better decisions and enhance commercial outcomes. 


• Negotiate complex, multi region contracts with strong governance around rebates, IP/data ownership and auditability. 


• Oversee SSRM to drive sustained performance and innovation. 


• Partner with Regional Procurement Managers to ensure strategic alignment and consistent execution across regions. 


• Shape Zespri’s agency ecosystem - including pitch governance, scopes of work, production decoupling and performance based remuneration. 


• Identify opportunities to improve marketing spend efficiency and maximise ROI across consumer facing investments.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

You are a commercially astute marketing procurement professional with the confidence to influence executives, the curiosity to challenge the status quo and the capability to operate across complex global environments. You will also have the following skills and experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in marketing procurement, ideally with exposure to multi‑market media and creative categories. 


• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts, including above‑the‑line, below‑the‑line, and non‑working marketing services. 


• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to data‑driven problem solving. 


• Confident communicator, skilled at building effective relationships with agencies, suppliers, internal stakeholders and executive leaders. 


• Able to work autonomously, with excellent prioritisation and multitasking ability in a fast-paced global environment.


• Confidence using AI tools as part of modern procurement processes. 


• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, or similar (desirable). 

He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity 


• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH and the office


• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day)


• Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days) 


• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance


• Group Medical Insurance benefits

Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close Sunday 22 February 2026.

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at [email protected].