Category Development Specialist
6 days ago
The Category Specialist at InvoCare is a key appointment within the newly established Merchandise function and over time, will be responsible for the overall management and profitability of a specific product category within InvoCare.
Key Responsibilities- Foster trust relationships with suppliers to achieve better pricing and quality of services
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
- Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
- Assume responsibility for budget development and revenue for category
- Demonstrated experience, ideally a minimum of 2 years, in a Junior Buying, Category Specialist or Category Assistant position in Large Format Retail, Grocery or FMCG (not raw materials procurement)
- Previous experience within the funeral industry is also highly regarded
- A tertiary qualification in Business Management or a related field is desirable
- Ability to work within sales revenue key performance indicator parameters
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business processes
- Effective communication with executive levels and the ability to manage major decision points
- Strong commercial acumen, financial literacy, negotiation skills, and project management capability
- High attention to detail, objective mindset, and collaborative nature
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Category Development Specialist
2 days ago
North Sydney Council, Australia Invocare Full timeAbout the Role: The Category Development Specialist at InvoCare is a key appointment within the newly established Merchandise function and over time, will be responsible for the overall management and profitability of a specific product category within InvoCare. Reporting to the General Manager of Merchandise, you will analyze data and insights to identify...
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Category Specialist
3 weeks ago
North Sydney, Australia Invocare Full timeInvoCare is an industry leader in funeral services, providing care and support to families in times of need. We are committed to excellence and compassionate service, and we're looking for a Category Specialist within our newly created Merchandise team. If you are passionate about strategic category development to meet consumer demands, we want to hear from...
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Category Specialist
1 month ago
North Sydney, Australia Invocare Full timeInvoCare is an industry leader in funeral services, providing care and support to families in times of need. We are committed to excellence and compassionate service, and we're looking for a Category Specialist within our newly created Merchandise team. If you are passionate about strategic category development to meet consumer demands, we want to hear from...
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Category Specialist
3 weeks ago
North Sydney, Australia Invocare Full timeInvoCare is an industry leader in funeral services, providing care and support to families in times of need. We are committed to excellence and compassionate service, and we're looking for a Category Specialist within our newly created Merchandise team. If you are passionate about strategic category development to meet consumer demands, we want to hear from...
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Category Development Manager
6 days ago
North Sydney Council, Australia Ferrero International S.A. Full timeAbout the RoleThe Category Development Manager will play a key role in driving category growth and development for Ferrero International S.A. This role will be responsible for providing key analytics and category insights to retailers to ensure Ferrero is well-positioned to grow both the category and the Ferrero business.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop customer...
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Procurement Specialist
6 days ago
North Sydney Council, Australia Michael Page Full timeAbout Our CompanyMichael Page is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in placing top talent in various industries.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies, as well as managing supplier relationships...
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Procurement Specialist
2 days ago
North Sydney Council, Australia Michael Page Full timeAbout Our CompanyMichael Page is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in placing top talent in various industries, including procurement and supply chain management.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in developing category and sourcing...
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Procurement Specialist
6 days ago
North Sydney Council, Australia Michael Page Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Michael Page. As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies that drive business value and improve operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute category and sourcing...
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Category Specialist
3 months ago
Sydney, Australia Heinemann Full timeFor our corporate office in Sydney International Airport we are looking for a Category Specialist. The Category Specialist contributes to the category performance against financial and KPI targets. Their primary responsibility is maximising the engagement of the customer and customer satisfaction, be it through in-stock, promotion or range. The Category...
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Category Specialist
2 months ago
Sydney, Australia Qantas Airways Limited Full timeChallenge yourself and add significant value to our Procurement team - Category Procurement Specialist roles in Commercial & Operations - Full-time, and fixed term positions available in Sydney or Melbourne Our ability to stand the test of time has been no coincidence. We’ve come this far because we continue to evolve. It’s a challenge that never ends,...
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Category Specialist
3 months ago
Sydney, Australia HAYS Full timeGovernment organisation seeking Category Specialist for up to $750 per day in North Sydney **Your new company** A well known Government organisation seeking a Category Specialist in North Sydney **Your new role** As Category Specialist you will support the Portfolio and Category Managers in sourcing activities within a major project. Your...
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Procurement Category Specialist
6 days ago
North Sydney Council, Australia Michael Page Australia Full timeAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Specialist to join our team at Michael Page Australia. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement processes related to all facilities management services.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement category strategies specifically for...
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Category Development Specialist
3 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bunnings Full timeAbout the RoleBunnings is seeking a skilled Category Development Specialist to join our Commercial team in the NSW Region. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for forging strong business relationships with key stakeholders and driving our success in the region.This is a unique opportunity to progress your career within Bunnings and...
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Category Specialist
3 months ago
Sydney, Australia Heinemann Full timeFor our corporate office located at Sydney International Aiport we are looking for a Category Specialist.The Category Specialist contributes to the category performance against financial and KPI targets. Their primary responsibility is maximising the engagement of the customer and customer satisfaction, be it through in-stock, promotion or range. The...
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Category Procurement Specialist
6 days ago
Port Stephens Council, Australia WesTrac Full timeJob Title: Category Procurement SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Category Procurement Specialist to join our team at WesTrac. As a Category Procurement Specialist, you will play a critical role in implementing key strategies and driving performance within our MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Category.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...
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Category Specialist
3 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia Covetrus Full timeThe Role Covetrus is a global animal health organization providing a range of integrated services which drive improved clinical and financial outcomes for vets and pet owners. We have a long history of innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in customer service to our vet and veterinary practice clients. We are currently seeking a Category...
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Category Specialist 1
6 days ago
Port Stephens Council, Australia Workforce Australia For Individuals Full timeWe are seeking a skilled Category Specialist to join our team at Workforce Australia For Individuals. As a Category Specialist, you will play a critical role in implementing key strategies and driving performance within our Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Category.Key Responsibilities:Implementing key strategies for the MRO Category to drive...
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Category Procurement Specialist
6 days ago
North Sydney Council, Australia Michael Page Full timeAbout Our Client A prominent global healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional service and care through its products to hospitals, physicians, and clinics. Job Overview This role is essential in overseeing procurement activities related to clinical capital acquisitions, equipment upgrades, and ongoing maintenance. Development of...
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Category Procurement Specialist
6 days ago
North Sydney Council, Australia Michael Page Full timeAbout Our Client A prominent global healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional service and care through its innovative products to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals. Job Overview This role is essential in providing procurement expertise for clinical capital acquisitions, equipment upgrades, and ongoing maintenance needs. ...
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Category Specialist 1
1 day ago
Port Stephens Council, Australia Workforce Australia For Individuals Full timeWe are seeking a skilled Category Specialist to join our team at Workforce Australia For Individuals. As a Category Specialist, you will play a critical role in implementing key strategies and driving performance within our Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Category.Key Responsibilities:Implementing key strategies for the MRO Category to drive...