Category Buying Manager

4 weeks ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time
About the Role

Coles Liquor is seeking a skilled Category Buying Manager to lead the Craft Beer category. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a category strategy to drive sales and profitability across our stores.

You will work closely with suppliers to determine range and pricing structure, ensuring we provide the best options for our customers. Your expertise in category management will enable you to identify growth opportunities and drive results and performance of your category.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing a category strategy to drive sales and profitability
  • Working with suppliers to determine range and pricing structure
  • Identifying growth opportunities and driving results and performance of your category
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute customer-centric strategies
  • Leading and developing your team

About You

You will need demonstrated category management experience within a retail or FMCG environment. Outstanding influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are essential, as well as a creative style with the ability to operate in a dynamic, customer-driven retail environment.

Proven ability to champion and drive change, strong financial acumen within a highly commercial environment, and experience or interest in Beer, Wine or Spirits are highly desirable.

About Coles

Coles is a leading Australian retailer with a commitment to helping adult Australians lead happier and healthier lives by drinking in a responsible and sustainable way. We are passionate about providing customers with local and relevant products, and our knowledgeable Team Members serve customers through our network of more than 930 stores and ultra-convenient online sites.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team, and we encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.



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