Job Description
General Information
Job Type
Permanent
Category
Merchandising & Category Management
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
3++52
Posted Date
08-Apr-2026
Closing Date
06-May-2026
Description
About the role:
As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic plans in your categories. Your customer centric strategies will deliver the best range assortments in New Zealand, whilst maximizing revenue through effective supplier terms and cost of goods management.
As a Placemakers Category Manager you are responsible for overseeing the success of your categories by ensuring our range and offer aligns strongly to our Trade Customer base. Market analysis, supplier management, pricing strategy, and product selection are all critical to ensure we remain competitive and are meeting customer needs. Your high level of financial acumen ensures we achieve wins for our customers while meeting our commercial targets. As an expert negotiator and influencer, with a growth mindset, you will drive positive customer outcomes in a dynamic trade environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Maximize revenue through effective cost of goods and terms of trade management
Design and execute best in class ranges for your designated categories
Develop and execute category initiatives that achieve category sales and profit targets for the fiscal year.
Collaborate with the Pricing team to monitor and take appropriate action on pricing, (both cost and sell) to maintain competitiveness in the market
Optimize supply strategies for core categories to enhance commercial performance.
Conduct regular category reviews and ensure product offers are performing.
Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to optimize in-store displays.
Grow key supplier partnerships through effective joint business planning.
This is a full-time permanent role offering 40 hours a week. Based full time from our Support office in Penrose
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience in Category or Product Management, ideally in a building products or related area
Proven ability to develop and execute customer centric category strategies and plans.
A track record of driving improvements in customer outcomes, whilst maximizing revenue
Highly developed supplier relationship skills.
Tertiary qualification in business or marketing is an asset.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
Our Benefits:
Competitive salary rate & Staff-buying privileges
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Employment Education Fund
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program
Be part of a diverse and inclusive team
Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.
Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.
We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.
Job Type
Permanent
Category
Merchandising & Category Management
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
3++52
Posted Date
08-Apr-2026
Closing Date
06-May-2026
Description
About the role:
As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic plans in your categories. Your customer centric strategies will deliver the best range assortments in New Zealand, whilst maximizing revenue through effective supplier terms and cost of goods management.
As a Placemakers Category Manager you are responsible for overseeing the success of your categories by ensuring our range and offer aligns strongly to our Trade Customer base. Market analysis, supplier management, pricing strategy, and product selection are all critical to ensure we remain competitive and are meeting customer needs. Your high level of financial acumen ensures we achieve wins for our customers while meeting our commercial targets. As an expert negotiator and influencer, with a growth mindset, you will drive positive customer outcomes in a dynamic trade environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Maximize revenue through effective cost of goods and terms of trade management
Design and execute best in class ranges for your designated categories
Develop and execute category initiatives that achieve category sales and profit targets for the fiscal year.
Collaborate with the Pricing team to monitor and take appropriate action on pricing, (both cost and sell) to maintain competitiveness in the market
Optimize supply strategies for core categories to enhance commercial performance.
Conduct regular category reviews and ensure product offers are performing.
Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to optimize in-store displays.
Grow key supplier partnerships through effective joint business planning.
This is a full-time permanent role offering 40 hours a week. Based full time from our Support office in Penrose
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience in Category or Product Management, ideally in a building products or related area
Proven ability to develop and execute customer centric category strategies and plans.
A track record of driving improvements in customer outcomes, whilst maximizing revenue
Highly developed supplier relationship skills.
Tertiary qualification in business or marketing is an asset.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
Our Benefits:
Competitive salary rate & Staff-buying privileges
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Employment Education Fund
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program
Be part of a diverse and inclusive team
Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.
Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.
We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Category Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.