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Form of workThe Opportunity
As part of the Category Team, this role forms an integral part of curating a compelling customer offering. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the Hydraulic components and Industrial Hosing categories while supporting the overall category strategy. You will have oversight across your portfolio, partnering with external and internal stakeholder groups to promote the category plan and ensure a value-add approach in connecting customers to Blackwoods.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity and will be based onsite at Blackwoods National Head Office inMacquarie Park, NSW.
Some of the skills required:
- Previous experience in Mechanical Engineering in the Australian market
- High level commercial acumen
- Exposure to Buying and Category Management or sales
- Ability to build rapport and connect across diverse stakeholder groups
- A proactive mindset to continuously understand domestic market trends
- Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
Some of the tasks:
- Review range and data to uplift category competitive advantage
- Act as the SME for the category, providing technical expertise when required
- Develop opportunities to grow market share with sales team
- Foster relationships with Australian suppliers to manage expectations
- Lead tenders for products under management
- Conduct pricing negotiations on existing and new product to support the category strategy
- Connect with customers to provide solutions and identify avenues for further value add initiatives
Our Story
Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.
With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.
Next Steps
If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.
As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.
Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.
