Category Manager - Tools & Equipment

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Join DuluxGroup as Category Manager Tools & Equipment in Auckland, leading performance and growth across Trade and Retail with end-to-end responsibility for category strategy, supplier partnerships, contract oversight, pricing and forecasting, and the NPD/MPD pipeline. The role blends commercial, product and supplier duties in a hybrid setup and requires about 3+ years in marketing, commerce or category, strong negotiation and governance skills, and a proven ability to own margins and profitability. To apply, tailor your CV to show concrete margin improvements, pricing initiatives, supplier management wins, and cross-functional delivery; demonstrate comfort navigating ambiguity and your alignment with DuluxGroup values and an inclusive culture.

About Us

For over a century, our Paints & Coatings brands have helped shape the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that define Australia and New Zealand. From protecting iconic landmarks to adding colour to everyday spaces, our work makes a lasting impact.

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup and home to some of the region’s most trusted and beloved brands including Dulux, Berger, Acratex, British Paints, and Porter’s Paints - you’ll be joining a team of passionate people globally who are proud to create, innovate, and lead.

We’re consistently recognised as one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, and we’re committed to building better futures - for our customers, our communities, and our people.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Category Manager – Tools & Equipment leads the performance and growth of the Tools and Equipment portfolio across our Trade and Retail distribution networks. You will drive strong commercial outcomes through effective category and product management, supplier partnerships and contract ownership, pricing, promotions, forecasting accuracy, and new product development (NPD/MPD) delivery

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy, performance and profitability for Tools & Equipment
• Lead supplier relationships and contract management
• Drive pricing, forecasting and margin outcomes
• Own the innovation and NPD pipeline end to end
• Partner cross‑functionally to deliver strong in‑store execution

Our Benefits

• Let us support you with Life, total permanent disability and Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone commercially sharp who is confident owning the numbers and making decisions.

• Strong commercial background with proven experience in:
• Pricing strategies
• Supplier relationship management and negotiation
• Commercial performance analysis and category profitability
• Confidence owning margin, profitability, forecasting and commercial decisions
• Ability to bring structure and governance to a previously ungoverned category
• Approximately 3+ years’ experience in marketing, commercial, category or adjacent roles
• Degree in Marketing, Commerce, Business or similar (flexible)
• Analytically confident, commercially decisive
• Comfortable in a hybrid role (commercial + product + supplier)
• Curious, adaptable and able to work through ambiguity in a newly created role
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions

Why join us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.

If this sounds like an environment you would like to be a part of, please apply online!