Category Manager - Convenient Meals

Woolworths Group; Geehi; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Team discounts

Rewards program

Job summary

Woolworths Group in Sydney is seeking a dynamic Category Manager for the Convenient Meals category on a 12-month secondment. You will shape market trends, build supplier partnerships and drive data-driven strategies to deliver value for customers.

The role emphasizes end-to-end category management, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate financial insights into commercial decisions within a flexible, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven data-led category strategy delivery.
• Experience with range and sourcing reviews.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and execute end-to-end category strategies.
• Lead data-driven range reviews hitting business objectives.
• Negotiate with suppliers and build partnerships.
• Translate financial insights into commercial decisions.

Skills

Data-driven strategy

Supplier negotiations

Analytics & KPIs

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

12 month secondment opportunity based in Sydney within the Small Format TeamInclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunitiesOpportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in AustraliaWe are Woolworths GroupWe are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.What you’ll doAre you ready to take ownership of a high-impact category and drive the retail experience of the future?We are looking for a dynamic Category Manager to step in and treat our Convenient Meals category like their own business. In this role, you won't just be managing products - you'll be shaping market trends, forging powerful partnerships and using sharp commercial insights to deliver exceptional value to our customers.Shape the future of your category by defining, developing and executing end-to-end strategies rooted in deep customer and market insights, leading data-driven range reviews that hit core business objectives.Master complex negotiations by designing and executing tailored supplier strategies, adapting your approach to shifting commercial contexts to secure the best outcomes while building sustainable partnerships.Drive sustainable growth by acting as the financial engine of your category, translating financial reports, KPIs, and market trends into sound commercial decisions that boost revenue, optimise costs, and maintain customer price-trust.Align and influence stakeholders across the business by using compelling narratives to translate complex ideas into clear strategies, driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver seamless, win-win outcomes.What you’ll bringA proven track record of defining and delivering successful, data-led category strategies and executing impactful range & sourcing reviews in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated negotiation experience navigating high-stakes supplier dynamics and adapting tactics to achieve strategic commercial goals.Strong performance analytics skills to confidently track KPIs, evaluate market insights, and turn complex data into actionable category plans.Deep commercial acumen with the ability to read financial reports, understand key business drivers, and make decisions that balance profitability with long-term growth and customer trust.Exceptional stakeholder influence and storytelling ability to build collaborative relationships, simplify complex concepts, and align cross-functional teams toward shared decision-making.What you’ll experienceA global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams.Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.Everyone belongs at Woolworths GroupDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.