Senior Category Manager

7 days ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Amazon Full time

Overview

Amazon Australia is looking for strategic thinkers who can own and grow major retail categories while building meaningful partnerships with top suppliers. You'll have the autonomy to drive business decisions using data, and shape the future of e-commerce in Australia. If you're passionate about delivering results, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact on how Australians shop, this role could be perfect for you.

This is both a strategic and hands on role responsible for managing and growing a product category's topline and bottomline within Amazon's Australian retail business, requiring strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making. As a Senior Category Manager, you'll join our innovative Retail team at an exciting time of growth, where you'll shape customer experiences while developing meaningful partnerships that drive business success.

This position requires full-time in-office presence 5 days per week at our CBD location.

Key job responsibilities

- Drive category P&L performance through data-driven decision-making
- Build and nurture relationships with vendor partners to growth our joint business
- Lead complex commercial negotiations with key vendors and strategic partners
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies to optimize terms, pricing, and promotions
- Analyse market trends and customer insights to enhance shopping experience
- Lead cross-functional initiatives while maintaining clear communication
- Proactively identify customer and vendor pain points, create and implement data-driven business solutions

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor/'s degree
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- 7+ years of Excel experience
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA
- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
- 7+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience

Acknowledgement of country:

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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