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Category Manager

PlaceMakers
📍 Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand 💼 Permanent 🕒 Posted June 17, 2026
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About the role: We’re looking for a strategic, commercially driven Category Manager to lead our Kitchens category, with oversight across Flooring, Laundry, Wardrobe and Outdoor/Leisure.You’ll drive category performance through strong supplier partnerships, effective pricing and product range management, and a clear understanding of customer and market trends. Working cross-functionally, you’ll ensure a competitive, innovative and customer-focused offer.Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute category strategies to deliver sales growth, profitability and supply continuity 
  • Manage pricing and cost of goods to remain competitive and optimise margins 
  • Curate high-performing, innovative product ranges across channels 
  • Build and manage key supplier relationships, including negotiation and performance reviews 
  • Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities 
  • Conduct category reviews to dri...

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    Job Details

    • Location Manukau, Auckland
    • Job Type Permanent
    • Category Operations Specialties Managers
    • Posted Date June 17, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 27, 2026