Category Buying Manager

5 days ago

Hawthorn East, Australia Liquorland Full time

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Coles Liquor is a trusted retailer with three iconic trading banners, Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars. Our purpose is to help adult Australians lead happier and healthier lives by drinking in a responsible and sustainable way. As a drink’s specialist, Coles Liquor hosts an extensive range of wines, spirits and beers and we are passionate about providing customers with local and relevant products.

Our knowledgeable Team Members serve customers through our network of more than 930 stores and ultra-convenient online sites, delivering on our commitment to provide accessible drink solutions for every occasion.

We have a role within our ‘Local’ team for a Category Buying Manager - Local Wine to join and come work in a fast-paced environment within an innovative and exciting category.

**About the role**:
As a Category Buying Manager for Local Wine, you will support the execution of the commercial agenda in the Local category across all channels, and strategically source a diverse selection of local products that complement CLG’s customer offer. You will work with local suppliers to guide them through the onboarding process and ensure ongoing sustainable supply solutions, simpler terms, and promotional support.

You’ll also:

- Drive profitable sales and exceed commercial budget of the category including local share
- Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with internal stakeholders to control the cost lines for the business
- Gather feedback and information from stores and states operation teams on the execution of Local and further opportunities to grow the product offer
- Execute our customer-centric strategy for your category
- Drive innovation within the category, working closely with the broader Coles Liquor team
- Lead and develop your team

**About you and your skills**:
You’ll need demonstrated category management experience within a retail or FMCG environment.

You’ll also need
- outstanding influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- 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
- experience or interest in Beer, Wine or Spirits highly desirable

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 81939

Employment Type: Full time

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