About The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join our Merchandise team on a Fixed Term Maternity Leave contract through to June 2027.
About The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join our Merchandise team on a Fixed Term Maternity Leave contract through to June 2027. With the support of a Category Assistant, you'll work with one of the largest supplier groups, requiring strong relationship management, clear communication and a hands‐on approach. This is a fantastic role for someone with strong understanding of category fundamentals and the energy to manage a fast‐moving, operationally complex portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing
- Owning the end‐to‐end performance of a sizeable category
- Negotiating trading terms and developing compelling promotional offers to drive sales
- Managing a large and diverse supplier base
- Partnering closely with stores to manage ranging and product set‐up within systems
- Handling high levels of supplier engagement, queries and issue resolution with a practical, solutions‐focused mindset
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Using customer trends and store insights to guide ranging, availability and category decisions
You're Likely a Match If You have
- Experience in Category Management, Buying or Merchandise within retail or FMCG
- Strong commercial judgement and confidence managing high‐volume categories
- Experience working with large numbers of suppliers, including smaller or less‐commercial operators
- The ability to manage complexity, seasonality and competing priorities
- Solid decision‐making skills with a practical, hands‐on approach
- Strong communication skills and the energy to stay on top of a busy supplier portfolio
What's On Offer
We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your well‐being, growth, and belonging:
- Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
- Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
- Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
- Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
- Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited
About Us
At Total Tools & Hardware Group (Part of Metcash), we're more than just a group of hardware and tool retailers — we're a national network helping build stronger communities.
Backed by trusted brands like Mitre 10, Total Tools, and Home Timber & Hardware, we support independently owned, joint venture, and company‐owned stores across Australia. With a strong focus on local ownership and expert advice, we help tradies, builders, and DIYers tackle every job with confidence.
Category Manager in Kingston employer: Metcash
At Metcash, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that combines the heart of a small business with the strength of a large corporation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programs and a culture that values flexibility, inclusivity, and well-being, including extra leave and gender-neutral parental leave. Join us in making a meaningful impact on independent businesses and local communities while thriving in a supportive and dynamic work environment.
