For over 30 years, City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) Group of Companies has been at the forefront of retailing across Papua New Guinea. Our well‑known household brands include:

City Pharmacy | City Pharmacy Wellness Clinics | City Pharmacy Medical Lab Supplies | Hardware Haus | Real Rewards Plus | DFS (Prouds) PNG | CPL Foundation

From everyday groceries to medical supplies, apparel, and DIY tools—we proudly serve the diverse needs of communities across PNG.

💼 WE ARE HIRING!

City Pharmacy Limited, PNG’s largest retail and pharmaceutical network, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Category Manager – Grocery to join our Merchandising Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen to lead the growth and performance of CPL’s grocery category across our nationwide retail network.

✨ Key Responsibilities

As the Category Manager – Grocery, you will have experience in:

Category Strategy & Planning

Lead the development of category strategies, assortment planning and pricing frameworks.

Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends and growth opportunities.

Drive category performance through innovation and continuous improvement.

Product & Vendor Management

Oversee the full product lifecycle—from concept to launch—ensuring quality and timeliness.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favourable commercial terms.

Evaluate vendor performance and source new partnerships to expand product offerings.

Sales, Inventory & Performance Management

Work with Sales and Demand Planning teams to forecast, plan inventory and reduce stockouts.

Analyse sales and market data to maximise category profitability.

Manage slow-moving lines and develop strategies to improve sell-through.

Marketing & Promotions

Collaborate with Marketing to deliver effective campaigns and promotional activities.

Support digital and e-commerce teams with product positioning and online content.

Ensure brand presence and customer engagement across all channels.

📌 Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for someone with:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.

Proven experience in category, product or merchandising management—preferably in Grocery.

Strong knowledge of grocery trends, consumer behaviour and market dynamics.

Excellent analytical, negotiation and vendor management skills.

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

High attention to detail, with strong organisational and project management capability.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with inventory/data analysis systems is an advantage.

🌟 Why Join CPL Group?

At CPL, you’ll be part of a dynamic team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Papua New Guineans. We offer:

Long-term career growth

A supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunities to influence category strategy and business performance

📨 How to Apply

If you believe you have the passion, experience and drive to excel in this role, apply now via the link provided

Subject: Category Manager – Grocery

Applications close 31 March 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.