Category Manager - National Horticulture


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Job Title: Category Manager - National Horticulture
Location: Docklands, Australia

Company: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Crop Scout
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: 5
Salary: Compitative
Job Description:

 

Req ID:  31807


Job Description:


Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?

Nutrien is the world's largest provider of crop nutrients, inputs and services with a strong distribution network of more than 1,600 retail outlets spanning across Australia, North America and South America.  

In Australia, our organisation is supported by an extensive network of retail branches, franchises, members and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, water solutions, finance, insurance, merchandise and real estate. 

 

What You'll Do:

As Australia's market leader in Crop Protection, Nutrien Ag Solutions is well positioned to accelerate growth across the Horticulture segment. This role plays a key part in unlocking that opportunity by expanding market share, strengthening customer and industry networks, and driving sustainable improvements in margins and profitability. In this role, you will be accountable for:

  • Review, refine and execute the national horticulture (incl. viticulture) strategy across the east region branch network
  • Own procurement, ranging, pricing and buying direction for horticulture products (Crop Protection primary focus)
  • Manage trading agreements and supplier performance, including smaller horticulture-focused suppliers
  • Develop supplier partnerships (domestic/international and Loveland Agri Products) to secure exclusive or limited-access arrangements
  • Drive margin and working capital outcomes through price book management, rebates information and inventory/allocations oversight
  • Provide clear direction to the network on preferred products and go-to-market approach, supported by supplier liaison and training
  • Identify and build new opportunities across the segment (e.g., nursery, vegetable seed, pack houses) and translate into growth plans
  • Partner with Regional Sales & Operations and Corporate Accounts to win major customers and deliver gross profit/margin growth

 

What You'll Bring:

  • 5+ years' experience in the horticulture or viticulture industry
  • Proven sales, agronomic or technical competence, with strong understanding of crop protection molecules and actives
  • Commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience influencing outcomes across a broad stakeholder group
  • Experience supply chain and product development is highly desirable
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo to create new opportunities
  • Highly organised, detail-focused and able to prioritise, persist and drive execution through a large network

 

What You'll Get:

  • A competitive remuneration and benefits package
  • Purchased leave scheme benefits.
  • An additional day of leave - Nutrien Day
  • Gender neutral parental leave policy
  • Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network.
  • Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future.
  • Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions.
  • A culture of learning!

 

Are you a good match? Apply today!

 

At Nutrien, we're committed to Feeding the Future. As a global leader in agriculture, we go further for Australian farmers, and we believe our people are our greatest asset! Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports sustainable farming and food production.

 

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. This role will remain posted until filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly; others will be notified via email at the end of the recruitment process. To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia and may be required to complete pre-employment background checks. Please note that unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Nutrien Ag Solutions is not liable for any received.

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Job Post Date: 05/06/26
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