Category Manager

Placemakers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff-buying privileges

Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Diversity & inclusion

Education fund

Fletcher Building Group

Job summary

Placemakers in Auckland is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead our Kitchens category with oversight across Flooring, Laundry, Wardrobe and Outdoor/Leisure. You will drive category performance through supplier partnerships, pricing, and range management, guided by customer and market insights.

This full-time permanent role offers a 40-hour week, based at our Penrose support office. You will collaborate across branches and with sales, marketing and suppliers to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Category Management, Product Management, or a similar commercial role.
• Strong exposure to Kitchens, Cabinetry, Interior Products, or Residential Building Solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute customer-focused category strategies that drive performance.

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 drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with branches, sales, marketing and suppliers to deliver great customer outcomes.
• Support showroom presentation and overall customer experience.

Skills

Category Management

Product Management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer focus

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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 drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with branches, sales, marketing and suppliers to deliver great customer outcomes
• Support showroom presentation and overall customer experience

This is a full-time permanent role offering 40 hours a week. Based full time from our Support office in Penrose

About you:

• Proven experience in Category Management, Product Management, or a similar commercial role, with strong exposure to Kitchens, Cabinetry, Interior Products, or Residential Building Solutions
• Demonstrated success developing and executing customer-focused category strategies that drive commercial performance
• Strong understanding of kitchen products, market trends, customer requirements, and supplier landscapes
• Highly developed supplier management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical, organisational, and decision-making capabilities
• Commercially astute, with the ability to identify opportunities and translate insights into results
• A customer-first mindset with a passion for creating exceptional kitchen solutions and customer experiences
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams and stakeholders
• Competitive salary & 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

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.