Trading Manager

3 weeks ago


Macquarie Park, Australia Metcash Full time

Our Category Management & Merchandising Team are the industry experts giving independent retailers a fighting chance. Every day, they turn strategic insights and industry know-how into new opportunities for their retail partners - and their customers too.

If you’re an open honest, people-person who believes in the value of local communities, our community is calling you. With us, you’ll get the support and autonomy you need to succeed your way - in a dynamic role where no two days are the same. Ready to help us shape the future of independent business?

We currently have an opportunity to join our National Merchandise Team as a Trading Manager - Non-Food (Household Cleaning).

This role will see you utilise industry knowledge to source and negotiate the best deals with national and local suppliers, ensuring an unbeatable value proposition and promotional schedule to service our Retailers. Drive innovation and differentiation in products and range, and own and manage supplier relationships.

What you'll do

Deliver on wholesale sales and income budget and drive improvements in COGS

Develop and deliver category range, pricing and promotional plans that are aligned to the strategic priorities of each channel

Own and manage all supplier relationships including the supplier profitability to our network (wholesale and retail)

Negotiate the best commercial out-come for Customers, Retailers and Metcash

Develop and deliver the category’s private label strategy

Manage a high performing team of our future Buyers

What you’ll bring

Strong experience in category management

Experience in building successful relationships with suppliers - we’re all about the win-win

Robust commercial acumen and negotiation skills

Great collaboration skills

The tenacity and resilience to stand up for the little guy as we shake up retail in Australia

What we can offer you

Work for a higher purpose - to champion successful independents and give our shoppers something different

You can make a difference and shape what this iconic Aussie brand stands for

We’re not corporate, we’re human, like you - we treat you like a person, not a number

We’re BIG on flexible working

We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, an accredited FlexReady workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia. For almost 100 years we’ve been proudly supporting local, family-owned businesses - sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor and hardware sectors. And while we may be large, we’ll always be locals at heart.

So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.

Make your Mark


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