Category Manager

Job title : Category Manager
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $150,000 base + super +
Contact name : John Corrigan
Contact email : jcorrigan@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1555747CM
About the Company
Join a leading Australian manufacturer and wholesaler of a large range of high-volume engineered products sold into industries as diverse as Construction, Retail Hardware, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas.

As the largest company in its field, it has the resources of a public company with the flexibility of a private one. This significant enterprise operates 10 distribution centres across Australia, New Zealand and Asia as well as two purpose-built manufacturing plants in Asia.

The company prides itself in having the highest staff retention rate in our industry. The position would be suitable for a candidate seeking an exciting career in a dynamic friendly organisation where you will be rewarded in accord with your contribution.


About the Role  
  • Oversee a large and diverse product portfolio where you will leverage market insights, customer trends, and product performance to optimise product offerings, enhance profitability, and improve customer satisfaction
  • Support new product development projects from concept to launch through collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, and sales
  • Develop, execute, and maintain a comprehensive category strategy capable of delivering best value, quality, delivery and cost.
  • Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders – internally to ensure alignment in strategies and execution of annual priorities and longer-term growth initiatives; as well as externally, as part of negotiations with suppliers
  • Provide input into the business budgeting processes.
  • International travel (2 or 3 times per annum) is required.

Skills and Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in a high-quality category management or product / supply environment ideally in hardware, construction, engineering, FMCG or a similar industry
  • Degree qualifications in business, commerce or similar required
  • Analytical mindset and data-driven, strong Microsoft Excel capability
  • Diverse skill set with proven stakeholder and project management experience to coordinate complex projects across all levels of the organisation.

How to Apply

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