About Us
Tradezoneis Australia's fastest-growing electrical wholesaler, leading the way in innovation and technology within a vibrant and thriving industry.
As part of the Kingston Group, a respected family-owned business, we take pride in nurturing a collaborative and forward-looking workplace.
We operate six state-of-the-art distribution centers across Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, North Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide, together with our recently announced new-build facility in Brisbane, Bundamba, forming the backbone of our operations.
We are a "please and thank you" company where respect, politeness, teamwork and humility are highly valued.
We believe great businesses are built by good people who have genuine care for the people they work alongside and the people we service.
About the Role
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experiencedCategory Lead – Solarto take ownership of our entire solar category and play a pivotal role within our National Purchasing Team.
Reporting to the National Purchasing Manager, this newly created opportunity will drive sourcing activities & supplier management, identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, delivery, and reliability.
As the Category Lead for Solar, you will shape our overall category management strategy that will ensure best practices for all key categories, supporting long term business success.
This role offers:
Opportunity to lead and make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing company
Ongoing personaland professional growththrough diverse, hands-on responsibilities
A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters innovation, growth and success workplace
Work from our vibrant head office space,Helensvale location, closely off the M1 exit.
Key Focus Areas
Lead the development and execution of the overallSolar Categorystrategies to meet organizational goals
Improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO),



securing supply continuity and proactively identifying and mitigating risks while capitalising opportunities
Maintain and deepen category knowledge by researching and tracking industry trends, best practices, and competitive offerings
Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts and pricing
Assess, review, and scout new suppliers for continuous improvement and development
Lead regular strategic partnership meetings with key suppliers to set commercial goals, address technical considerations, and develop opportunities for additional business
Coordinate and approve supplier onboarding and manage the contract repository and renewals
Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) across the supply chain, focusing on reducing lead times, improving cycle time, and ensuring transparency
What We're Looking For
Experience in Solar Industry or renewable energy is ESSENTIAL
A minimum of 3+ years' Procurement experience is highly regarded but not essential.
Comprehensive training will be provided to support your success in the role
A proactive individual with strong transferable skills, a positive approach and willingness to learn
Experience with vendor management is highly regarded, with the ability to build and maintain robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Benchmarking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, and Project Management skills
Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide strategic leadership, guidance and support across the planning and purchasing functions fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance
Apply today and be part of the growing team!
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Tradezone - Please ensure your resume is updated with your most recent work history and up to date contact details.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not require agency assistance with this role and will not accept representation from.

📌 Category Lead - Solar (Gold Coast)
🏢 Tradezone
📍 Gold Coast