Product Manager

NITERRA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle

Career development opportunities

Autonomy to shape product direction

Modern Mentone head office

Job summary

Niterra Australia is expanding its team with a Product Manager to own assigned categories end-to-end. You will drive profitability, market penetration, and brand growth across Australia and New Zealand by partnering with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.

The role combines commercial strategy with hands-on technical execution, requiring strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for automotive components and technical ceramics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product lifecycles, range performance, and category success.
• Strong commercial acumen with sales forecasting, pricing, margin management, and data-driven decisions.
• Experience sourcing products, managing supplier relationships, and conducting negotiations.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills with internal & external stakeholders.
• Solid project management and knowledge of quality assurance, compliance, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• OE research, vehicle parc analysis, and mapping OE fitments to drive aftermarket opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle management from concept to end-of-life for product ranges.
• Drive revenue, margin and market-share targets through category plans and demand analytics.
• Monitor pricing, competitors, and market trends to position products strategically.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely launches.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Category performance analysis

Sales forecasting

Pricing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Automotive industry knowledge

ERP/PIM familiarity

Excel modelling

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or relevant trade/technical background

Tools

ERP/PIM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Niterra Australia is a dynamic technology company and a highly regarded global brand specialising in innovative solutions. We offer a premium range of automotive components and technical ceramics through our household brands: NGK, NTK, and KYB.

Due to exciting, sustained company expansion and continuous growth across our product portfolio, we are expanding our team with newly created roles. When you join Niterra, you become part of a collaborative, vibrant, and energetic team culture based at our Mentone head office. We pride ourselves on fostering innovation, supporting career progression, and maintaining a high-performance environment driven to succeed.

The Role

If you have a genuine passion for product management, commercial strategy, and “all things automotive,” this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

As a Product Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of assigned categories—championing existing lines, identifying market opportunities, and introducing new, innovative product ranges. Working at the intersection of suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams, you will combine commercial acumen with hands‑on technical execution to drive category profitability, market penetration, and brand growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

• OE Research & Vehicle Parc Analysis: Conduct in-depth Original Equipment (OE) research, benchmarking, and Australian/NZ Car Parc analysis to identify new vehicle applications, supersessions, and emerging technology shifts. Map OE fitments against current product lines to drive timely aftermarket gap-fill opportunities.
• Category & Lifecycle Strategy: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of assigned product ranges from concept, supplier sourcing, and market launch through to range optimisation, rationalisation, and end-of-life.
• Commercial Growth & Profitability: Execute category plans that hit revenue, margin, and market-share targets. Lead sales forecasting, demand planning, and performance analysis for both established lines and new introductions.
• Pricing & Competitor Analysis: Regularly monitor competitor movements, supply chain shifts, and market trends to deliver strategic recommendations on competitive pricing models and commercial positioning.
• Sourcing & Supplier Collaboration: Partner with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to source innovative components, negotiate specifications, and ensure product quality, packaging, and compliance standards are rigorously upheld.
• Customer & Market Engagement: Build strong relationships with key accounts, distributors, and industry partners. Proactively gather voice‑of‑customer feedback and travel when required to assess market trends firsthand.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate seamlessly with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to design targeted go‑to‑market strategies, sales collateral, and promotional campaigns that maximise market visibility.
• Data Integrity & Catalogue Management: Oversee internal databases and customer e‑Catalogues to ensure product data, applications, technical specifications, and cross‑references remain precise and up to date.
• Technical Support & Training: Serve as a subject‑matter expert for your categories, delivering product training sessions, technical bulletins, and tier‑two product support to customer service, sales teams, and external clients.

What we're looking for

You are a commercially minded, analytical Product Manager who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced technical environment. You balance high‑level business strategy with attention to detail and love rolling up your sleeves to solve problems.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Product Manager managing product lifecycles, range rationalisation, and category performance.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with practical experience in sales forecasting, pricing strategy, margin management, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Experience sourcing products, managing supplier relationships, and conducting commercial negotiations.
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage internal teams, suppliers, and major trade customers effectively.
• Strong project management skills, with solid knowledge of quality assurance, technical compliance, and data governance.
• A strong interest in or prior experience within automotive, engineering, or related technical products (strongly preferred).
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a relevant trade/technical background is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel for analytical modelling) and enterprise ERP/PIM systems.
• Willingness to travel periodically to engage with key stakeholders and field partners – both interstate and overseas.

What we offer

• Competitive Package: Attractive salary package reflective of your experience and market standard, which includes a fully maintained vehicle (Toyota Landcruiser Prado)
• Career Development: Genuine opportunities for progression and capability building within a respected, growing global industry leader.
• Product Leadership: Real autonomy to influence category directions, introduce new lines, and see your products in action across the market.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive, energetic team in modern facilities at our Mentone head office.