Category Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Jivaro Full time

Work for a major pharmacy wholesale distribution business
- Be part of a progressive, supportive and highly skilled team
- Build and negotiate strong long-term supplier deals, plans and activities

Our client is a major pharmacy wholesale and distribution business, with the largest pharmacy network in Australia.

**The role**:
Working in the Merchandise Department, you will be responsible for supporting the Category Manager with the delivery of the category strategy across wholesale ranging & Retail brands in line with the Merchandise value proposition, strategy & objectives.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Supporting the implementation of category strategy in line with Merchandise initiatives.
- Build and negotiate strong long-term supplier deals, plans and activities.
- Collation of Category strategies, planograms, and relevant information from Category Assistants in readiness to be communicated to Franchise partners.
- Conduct analysis post campaigns, range reviews and general sales to ensure hurdle rates in store & DC’s is met.
- Identify new business opportunities based on knowledge base developed.
- Maintain up to date information of new lines and deals and communicate to all relevant internal and external stake holders.

**About you**:

- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a category management, or similar role, ideally with Haircare or Beauty industry experience in category management.
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field; or significant industry training and experience is necessary.
- An equivalent combination of professional work experience and education/training.
- Computer literate in all Microsoft Office Suite including, Teams, Excel, Word and Power Point - Knowledge of SAP.
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations and driving desirable financial outcomes.
- High Analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving.
- An outgoing and creative person with a can-do attitude.

**Perks and benefits**:

- A competitive salary package.
- Advance your skills and experience through ongoing training and development.
- Be part of a progressive, supportive and highly skilled team.
- Enjoy great employee benefits and access to health & wellbeing programs.

**For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website**:

  • Category Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia CitiPower and Powercor Full time

    **Category Specialist - Major Projects**: - Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000**About us**: CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include large numbers of households as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts,...

  • Category Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia AGL Energy Full time

    As the needs of our customers change, so do we. At AGL, we believe progress is powered by our people. If you’re set on making real change for tomorrow, we have the scale, resources and ambition to get it started today. Now’s an extraordinary time to work with us. We’re taking the lead on renewables and expanding our products to make them more...

  • Category Development Specialist

    5 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeMarketing Full time $60,000 - $80,000

    We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Category Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for providing support to the Category Media Specialists.In this role, you will play a vital part in enabling revenue growth by ensuring campaigns are seamlessly booked,...

  • Category Buyer Specialist

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCategoryBuyer Full time $90,000 - $120,000

    We are seeking a Category Buying Specialist to join our team in Melbourne. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for assisting in growing profitable category sales, maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting the customer-centric category strategy.About the RoleAssist in developing trade and promotional plans to drive...

  • Category Support Specialist

    16 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCommercial Full time $90,000 - $120,000

    As a key player in our organization, you will be responsible for providing hands-on support to Category Media Specialists.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a data-driven environment and has a strong record of driving commercial success.Key Responsibilities:Support the Category Media Specialists with proposals, bookings, and campaign...

  • Category Specialist New

    23 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

    Company OverviewOur client is a leading supplier of craft products across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.Headquartered in Victoria, they specialize in sourcing and distributing top-quality hobby essentials, ensuring retailers have everything they need to inspire creativity.With a strong commitment to customer relationships, they invest heavily in staff...

  • Category Specialist New

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

    Company OverviewOur client is a leading supplier of craft products across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Headquartered in Victoria, they specialize in sourcing and distributing top-quality hobby essentials, ensuring retailers have everything they need to inspire creativity. With a strong commitment to customer relationships, they invest heavily in staff...

  • Category Analyst

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Location: - Melbourne- Job Type: - Permanent / Full Time- Salary: - Contact: - Nina McLean**About the company** Our client is a major global player in the FMCG Industry with a strong market leading reach and entrepreneurial culture. They have an enviable FMCG portfolio across food, beverage, and liquor. In which they partner with across best in place...

  • Category Marketing Specialist

    2 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Miller Leith Full time

    3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Miller LeithRecruiting Marketing, Digital & Communications across ANZCompany OverviewOur client is a leading supplier of haberdashery and craft products across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Headquartered in Victoria, they specialize in sourcing and distributing top-quality...

  • Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Monash Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Finance, Procurement Reference: 60693 **About Monash Health** **About the Role** The Category Manager is a member of the Strategic Sourcing team, whose role is to partner with business...