Category Manager

Bapcor; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across Bapcor brands

Volunteer and Purchase Leave

Novated leasing options

Job summary

Bapcor Retail in Australia is seeking a Category Manager to own a national spare parts category across brands Autobarn, Autopro, Midas and Opposite Lock.

You will develop category strategies, influence pricing and promotions, and build supplier partnerships while collaborating with marketing, merchandise and operations teams.

Automotive experience is welcome but not essential, and hybrid/flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Category Management experience.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability.
• Supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing pricing and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies
• Drive sales, margin and profitability
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiations
• Optimise product ranges and inventory performance
• Deliver promotional and growth initiatives
• Analyse market trends and commercial performance
• Partner with marketing, merchandise and operations teams

Skills

Category Management

Commercial analytics

Supplier management

Pricing & promotions

Job description

Own the Category. Drive Growth. Influence National Retail Brands.

At Bapcor Retail, you'll take ownership of a high-profile spare parts category across iconic brands including Autobarn, Autopro, Midas and Opposite Lock.

This is an opportunity to lead category strategy, influence commercial decisions and drive growth within Australia's leading automotive aftermarket business.

Automotive experience is welcome but not essential. We're keen to hear from Category Managers across retail, FMCG, hardware, wholesale, trade and consumer products.

• Why Join Us?
• Own a national category
• Lead pricing, ranging and promotional strategy
• Build strategic supplier partnerships
• Work with recognised retail brands
• Career growth across the Bapcor Group
• Hybrid and flexible working options

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute category strategies
• Drive sales, margin and profitability
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiations
• Optimise product ranges and inventory performance
• Deliver promotional and growth initiatives
• Analyse market trends and commercial performance
• Partner with marketing, merchandise and operations teams

Qualifications

About You

You’ll bring:

• Category Management experience
• Strong commercial and analytical capability
• Supplier management and negotiation skills
• Experience managing pricing and promotions

Additional Information

Why Bapcor?

As the leading automotive aftermarket business across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, Bapcor offers the scale, support and career opportunities to help you grow.

• Staff discounts across Bapcor brands
• Volunteer and Purchase Leave
• Novated leasing options

Ready to take ownership and make an impact?