Category Leader

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Montu Full time

This is a Category Leader role within a leading commercial brand in AU right now. The company is continuing to grow rapidly, offering a chance to join at a pivotal time. The Category Leader is responsible for overseeing a specific portfolio, driving strategic and operational success. This involves developing long-term growth plans, managing daily operations, and collaborating cross-functionally to implement data-driven strategies. The Category Leader ensures portfolio profitability and growth by leading market analysis, product lifecycle management, and fostering collaboration across teams.

### Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement portfolio strategies aligned with business objectives, backed by market and competitor analysis.

• Conduct market research and analyze customer behavior to stay competitive and identify growth opportunities.

• Optimize the product portfolio by managing the lifecycle, introducing new products, and collaborating with suppliers to align with customer demand.

• Set pricing strategies, manage margins, and coordinate with marketing teams to drive promotions and engagement.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure consistent product supply and alignment with strategic goals.

• Regularly track and report portfolio performance, providing insights to guide strategy and ensure financial targets are met.

### Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields, with proven experience in category management or procurement roles.

• Demonstrated success in expanding product categories, particularly in fast-paced, growth-driven industries.

• Strong expertise in developing and implementing portfolio strategies, including pricing, promotions, and lifecycle management.

• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, with excellent negotiation skills and contract management experience.

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, using data analysis and forecasting to make informed, market-driven decisions

### Additional Information

You'll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global company in a hyper-growth phase. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and driven culture and offer opportunities for advancement to high achievers. Other benefits include:

• Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform, fostering continuous growth and development.

• Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.

• Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.

• A private health insurance discount through Medibank.

• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.

• Enhancing your home office with our ergonomic equipment reimbursement benefit.

• Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.

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