Are you an experienced FMCG leader looking for a high-impact, medium-term opportunity? We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for experienced Category Managers to step into our Commercial team on a 6 to 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step in, make an immediate strategic impact across one of our dynamic product categories, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in Australia.
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Stepping into a pivotal Commercial role, you will hit the ground running to lead the end-to-end strategy and execution for a key product category. You will take ownership of financial performance and market share while coaching a team and collaborating cross-functionally.
Key Responsibilities during your contract:
Drive Strategy: Develop and implement customer-centered category plans and reviews to meet KPIs across sales, profit, inventory, and market share.
Create Value: Negotiate effectively with suppliers regarding range, Cost of Goods (COGs), and promotional investments to secure a competitive advantage.
Own the "4 Ps": Oversee Product, Price, Promotion, and Placement, sourcing customer-centric products while ensuring all legal and statutory compliance.
Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Online, Replenishment, and Insights—to execute seamless category strategies.
Lead & Mentor: Coach, manage, and develop your team members to foster high performance and resolve customer or store issues promptly.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be agile, adaptable, and ready to deliver from day one. We are looking for:
Proven buying/category management experience in a large supermarket or FMCG environment.
Strong financial and data literacy (including Excel/Google proficiency) to develop market-leading category plans and deliver continuous improvement based on commercial insights.
A demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders at all levels, combining excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative cross-functional approach.
A reputation as an outstanding leader and team player who can coach a high-performing team.
High organisation skills, adaptability to change, and resilience, with excellent communication skills and a deep alignment with the Woolworths values.
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
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. 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.
