Caroline Ding

Caroline Ding is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic procurement and category management. Currently serving as a Strategic Procurement Manager at Westpac New Zealand since September 2021, Caroline has a proven track record in implementing procurement category strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and enhancing supplier performance. Previous roles include Commercial Manager - Procurement at Goodman Fielder and Procurement Manager at Southern Cross Healthcare Group, where Caroline contributed to procurement framework development and market engagement. Earlier experience as a Corporate Procurement Specialist at Pernod Ricard involved managing various procurement categories, while the role of Procurement Coordinator at Smith&Smith Glass showcased exceptional fleet management and procurement coordination skills. Caroline holds a Diploma in Procurement and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Marketing from The University of Auckland.