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 $**** 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 fast-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 current 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.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

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