Senior Category Manager

Full time permanent opportunity based in Bella Vista (Hybrid working options 2 days WFH).

Lead our technology category (Technology, stationary, home office & audio visual) bringing your industry and commercial experience.

Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia.

Welcome to BIG W. For over 50 years, we’ve been helping Aussie families find those little wins. Our team is our biggest asset, the heart of everything we do. From new ideas to big energy and genuine care, they bring it every day, on every shift, at every shelf and in every customer moment.

What you’ll do:

• Working closely with the Head of Commercial, you will drive end-to-end category management for BIG W, balancing the growth of our private label offerings with national brands.
• Shape category strategy: Build and execute the category mission by leveraging deep customer insights and market trends to support the broader BIG W business plan.
• Lead sourcing and supplier partnerships: Drive end-to-end sourcing, supplier performance, and robust negotiations across both national brand vendors and our own brand label.
• Curate customer-centric ranges: Oversee seasonal range builds and product data management, ensuring all selections are balanced, relevant, and perfectly aligned with our brand identity.
• Drive financial performance: Take full accountability for category financial outcomes, managing post-season analysis, stock optimisation, and overall business plan delivery.
• Optimise pricing and positioning: Develop and execute regular and promotional pricing and margin strategies while actively monitoring competitor activity to maintain our market edge.

What you’ll bring:

• You are an experienced commercial leader with a proven track record in category management and a passion for driving growth.
• A strong background in end-to-end category management, featuring specific, hands-on experience in own brand and private label development.
• A track record of leading, mentoring, and empowering high-performing teams to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage high-profile national brands and successfully navigate sizable, complex retail categories.
• Extensive experience as a commercial buyer or category manager successfully trading a large-scale technology portfolio (highly regarded).
• A demonstrated history of consistently exceeding financial KPIs, driving sales growth, and maintaining strong profitability.

What you’ll experience:

• A global business with endless career possibilities and access to a vast and exciting business network.
• Access to Sonder – 24/7 confidential support for team members and their families (financial, psychological, safety, or medical).
• A progressive leave policy that supports what matters to you most.
• Team discounts across Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program.
• Salary sacrifice options for selected items/services (e.g. super contributions, novated leases, devices, Qantas Club, etc.).

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.