Category Lead - Tools, Hardware, Clips & Roofing
Reece Group
Cremorne
2 weeks ago
Category Lead - Tools, Hardware, Clips & Roofing
Category Lead role at Reece, Australia's largest plumbing and bathroom supplier, focusing on tools, hardware, clips, and roofing. Responsibilities include managing product portfolios, supplier relationships, and driving innovation. Requires experience in category management, strong relationship skills, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI.
On-site
Full-time
Senior
Category Management
Product Management
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
Category managementProduct managementSupplier managementNew product developmentExcelPower BI
Soft Skills
Relationship buildingInterpersonal communicationMentoringLeadershipPositive attitudeInquisitive nature
Tools (Must-have)
ExcelPower BI
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
B2B environment
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring category portfolios are customer-focused and deliver a clear competitive edge by conducting regular range reviews for optimisation and identifying new product opportunities.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders, including negotiating commercial terms and overseeing supplier performance.
- Driving product innovation and development, guiding products from concept through to launch while collaborating with key stakeholders to bring ideas to fruition.
- Building industry connections to stay informed on the latest innovations and disruptions.
- Producing insightful reports on category portfolios using tools like Excel and Power BI, analysing results to share updates on trends and impacts.
- Developing category strategies that guarantee efficient product supply and align with business objectives.
- Placing customers at the centre of your work, building customer for life.
Category LeadManagementManufacturingWholesale Building MaterialsToolsHardwareClipsRoofingSupplier ManagementProduct Innovation