In-Demand Category manager Jobs in Carrum Downs Vic

Senior Category Manager - Hybrid
Baby Bunting —Dandenong VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Category Manager
Bapcor —Mount Waverley VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Parental leave
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Category Manager – Power Tools Accessories
Bosch Group —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
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Plant Manager
The Arnott's Group —Rowville VIC
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
EUC Support Specialist - GPC Asia Pacific - Full Time
NAPA Auto Parts —Rowville VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance program
7d
SodaStream Senior Brand Manager
PepsiCo —Knoxfield VIC
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
20h
Product Manager
ITW —Dandenong VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Quality Improvement Officer
Chobani —Dandenong VIC
- Full-time
- Manufacturing
- Parental leave
Assistant Brand Manager - Ready Meals
Patties Foods —Mentone VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Marketing
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
- Parental leave
Construction Supervisor
Category5 —Dandenong VIC
- Urgently hiring
- Management
- Electrical experience
9d
Product Management Manager
Agilent Technologies Australia(M) —Mulgrave VIC
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Sales
- Master's degree
- Work from home
7d
National Account Manager
DuluxGroup —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Associate Brand Manager
Newell Brands —Scoresby VIC
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
Quick Apply
Team Leader - NDIS Plan Management
Windermere —Narre Warren VIC
- $119,000 - $124,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Inside Sales Leader
ADI Global Distribution —Dandenong VIC
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Salesforce
General Management Director
PepsiCo —Knoxfield VIC
- Sales
- English
- Communication skills
1d
Head of Merchandise
Bapcor —Mount Waverley VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Demand Planner - BANZ Australia Dandenong South
Bunzl —Dandenong VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- ERP systems
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Vendor Manager (IT Portfolio), RMIT Procurement
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- $141,417 - $151,521 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- University
- Working with children
7d
National Transport and Network Operations Manager - BANZ Australia Dandenong South
Bunzl —Dandenong VIC
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Budgeting
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
14d

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Senior Category Manager - Hybrid

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Dandenong VIC

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Complimentary flu shots
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Employee discount

Qualifications

Management
Category management
Sales

Full Job Description

Work options: Hybrid

Lead a high impact category at scale in Australia’s leading baby retailer
Balance hands-on category management with people leadership
Work in a large, data driven retail environment with major suppliers

Reporting to the General Manager, Merchandise & Planning, the Senior Category Manager is responsible for the end-to-end performance of key product categories, with a strong focus on supplier partnerships, commercial outcomes, and sustainable growth.

This role plays a critical part in shaping category strategy, driving supplier performance, and delivering value to customers through well-executed ranging, pricing, and trading decisions. This is a commercially focused position centred on supplier management, negotiation, and category performance.

Key accountabilities

Category strategy & performance

Develop and execute category strategies that deliver sales growth, margin targets, and market competitiveness
Monitor category performance, identifying risks and opportunities to optimise range, pricing, and promotions
Use data and insights to make informed, commercially sound decisions

Supplier relationship management

Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers and brand partners
Lead regular supplier reviews, performance tracking, and joint business planning
Drive accountability through clear KPIs, service levels, and commercial outcomes

Commercial negotiation & sourcing

Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, rebates, trading terms, and long-term agreements
Identify opportunities to improve margin, reduce costs, and enhance overall category profitability
Source new suppliers and products to strengthen the category offer and mitigate risk

Range planning & execution

Develop customer-led assortments aligned to category strategy and brand positioning
Continuously review and optimise range performance, balancing innovation with core lines
Partner with Planning to ensure the right stock levels, forecasting accuracy, and availability

Cross-functional collaboration

Work closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Digital, and Store Operations to deliver category outcomes
Provide clear commercial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Support execution of category plans across all channels

Risk, compliance & governance

Ensure supplier compliance with ethical sourcing standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Proactively identify and manage supply chain risks
Maintain accurate systems, pricing, and product data integrity

Leadership & continuous improvement

Mentor and develop a buyer and buying assistant, promoting best‑practice buying
Champion process improvement, data‑driven decision‑making, and strategic capability‑building initiatives

About you

You’re a commercially driven Category Manager who thrives on building strong supplier partnerships and delivering measurable results.

You’ll bring:

Proven experience in category management, buying, or commercial roles within retail
Strong supplier management and negotiation capability, with a track record of delivering commercial outcomes
Highly developed commercial acumen with experience managing sales, margin, and category performance
Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Strong planning and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
A customer-first mindset, with an understanding of retail trends and behaviours
Please note this role is internally referred to as a Senior Buyer

What’s in it for you

We're accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand – when we grow, you grow!

Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development

️ Employee discount – enjoy great savings across our range

‍‍‍ Family discount to support the people who matter most

Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers

Annual flu shots to help keep you healthy

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance

A dynamic, friendly team environment where you’ll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals

Access to our Employee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing support

About Us

Baby Bunting is Australia's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey.

Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.

Please note;

Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.

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