The Opportunity

Lindsay Rural is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive category performance across our fertiliser, chemical, nutrient, and agricultural input portfolios. Based at our Head Office in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane, this strategic role is responsible for securing a competitive, reliable, and sustainable supply network while delivering commercial outcomes through supplier negotiations, rebate programs, procurement efficiencies, and category growth initiatives. Working closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and industry partners, you will ensure supply continuity, optimise profitability, and support the ongoing growth of Lindsay Rural.

What’s On Offer

- Competitive remuneration package
- Family friendly team environment
- Secure long-term employment, with reliable payment of wages
- Receive a Gift to celebrate your service milestones
- Get a $1500 reward for referring others to Lindsay
- Score a 40% discount on Ringers Western merch and 15% off Bridgestone Tyres
- Lease your next Vehicle pre-tax through our Novated Leasing partner
- Access to financial support to complete training & tickets
- Ongoing career development and transfer opportunities in our growing Aus-wide business
- Supportive, safety-first and inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation

What You’ll Do

- Working across a dynamic and rapid-paced agricultural sector, you will leverage your commercial expertise to optimise supplier performance, identify market opportunities, and contribute to the ongoing success of the business:
- Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies across fertilisers, chemicals, nutrients, and agricultural inputs.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, pricing structures, rebates, and supply arrangements.
- Monitor market trends, commodity pricing,



and supply risks to identify opportunities and ensure supply continuity.
- Drive category performance through margin improvement, cost optimisation, and procurement efficiency initiatives.
- Partner with sales, operations, procurement, and finance teams to align category strategies with business objectives.
- Identify and develop new wholesale opportunities while strengthening existing commercial partnerships.

What You’ll Bring

- Proven experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, ideally within agribusiness, fertilisers, chemicals, FMCG, wholesale distribution, or a related sector.
- Demonstrated success negotiating commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
- Strong commercial, analytical and financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis.
- Understanding of commodity markets, procurement strategies and supply chain risk management.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships across multiple business functions.
- Highly developed communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant qualifications in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline would be highly regarded but are not essential.
- Candidates must have valid and current Australian working rights to be considered for this position.

About the Company

The Lindsay Australia Group proudly operates an extensive Rural and National Transport and Logistics business across various locations connecting growers,



regional communities and businesses with cities and sellers of fresh food across Australia. As part of the group Lindsay Rural supplies farmers with an extensive range of agricultural products including packaging, fertilisers, chemicals, and irrigation equipment. The integrated end-to-end rural solutions package also provides customers with the benefits of utilising Lindsay Transport’s refrigerated fleet to deliver rural supplies to farms and transporting fresh produce direct to major east coast markets.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drive Your Career Forward with Lindsay Australia

At Lindsay Australia, we're proud to connect communities whilst delivering Australia's best. As a leader in the refrigerated transport and logistics industry, our focus is simple: deliver exceptional service while supporting the people who make it all possible—our team. Across more than 60 transport and rural depots Australiawide, we offer exciting career opportunities in over 80 different roles—from local and long-distance drivers to warehouse, workshop, and office professionals. When you join Lindsay, you’re not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and takes pride in doing things the right way. We work hard to maintain quality equipment, well-run facilities, and a supportive and safe environment for our people. If you’re reliable, motivated, and looking to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join the team that keeps our nation moving. Join Lindsay Australia.

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📌 Category Manager - Fertilisers, Chemicals & Nutrients (Queensland)
🏢 Lindsay Rural
📍 Queensland