Category Manager
Core
Own and deliver the Valving category plan, managing product lifecycle, supplier partnerships, pricing, and performance to drive category growth.
Role type
Category Manager (Valving)
Builds
Valving product range and category strategy
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Civil infrastructure
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, supplier relationship management, pricing strategy, product lifecycle management, market analysis, commercial acumen, technical product knowledge
Preferred skills
Valving technology expertise, pipes/fittings/flanges experience, AS/NZS standards familiarity, council approval processes knowledge
Responsibilities
Own and deliver the Valving category plan; Manage the product lifecycle from introduction to obsolescence; Identify new products, technologies, and supplier opportunities; Build strong supplier relationships and manage commercial agreements; Manage pricing, margins, and overall category performance; Monitor market and competitor trends to identify growth opportunities; Partner with Sales and Sector Leads to drive revenue and gross profit; Support product specifications, approvals, and product training.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC