Senior Category Manager

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

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Are you an experienced category leader with industry expertise ready to take charge of a high-impact technical portfolio? This is your opportunity to shape strategy, drive innovation and deliver exceptional results in a dynamic merchandise environment.

As Senior Category Manager, you will:

• Own the category strategy for a complex technical portfolio, leveraging your deep understanding of international and local market trends.
• Lead product development and lifecycle management, bringing new ranges to life and ensuring alignment with customer needs and market demand.
• Drive commercial performance through strategic planning, delivering on sales, margin, and profitability targets across all channels.
• Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders, using your strong negotiation and communication skills to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Mentor and develop talent, coaching a Category Manager and Category Assistant to support the delivery of a compelling offer.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Strategic Impact: Shape the future of a technical category at a senior level.
• Innovation at Scale: Be at the forefront of emerging technologies and global trends.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Hybrid work that works for you and the business - helping us all balance life while making bigger things happen.

About you

You’re a seasoned retail category professional with:

• Extensive experience in merchandise category management and direct sourcing at national and international levels. Industry specific experience preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to interpret complex product requirements.
• Proven success in designing and launching products using trend insights and data-driven analysis.
• Advanced commercial acumen and analytical capability, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business or Commerce (preferred).

The application form will ask you to nominate which category you wish to apply for and the relevant industry experience you have.

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Our culture

If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us!  We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs. 
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve.  We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team.  We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.