About the role
Utilise industry knowledge to source and negotiate the best deals with national and local suppliers, ensuring an unbeatable value proposition and promotional schedule to service our Retailers. Drive innovation and differentiation in products and range, and own and manage supplier relationships.
What you'll do
- Deliver on wholesale sales and income budget and drive improvements in COGs
- Develop and deliver category range, pricing and promotional plans that are aligned to the strategic priorities of each channel
- Be the subject matter expert for the business for category growth strategies, utilising internal and external insights
- Own and manage all supplier relationships including the supplier profitability to our network (wholesale and retail)
- Negotiate the best commercial out-come for Customers, Retailers and Metcash
- Develop and deliver the category’s private label strategy
- Manage a high performing team of our future Buyers
What you’ll bring
- Strong experience in category management
- Experience in building successful relationships with suppliers – we’re all about the win-win
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Great collaboration skills
- The tenacity and resilience to fight for the little guy as we shake up retail in Australia
What we can offer you
- The opportunity for you to make your mark in the independent retail landscape
- The opportunity to share what this iconic Aussie brand stands for
- We’re not corporate, we’re human, like you - we treat you like a person, not a number
- We’re BIG on flexible working!
So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.
Make your Mark!
Metcash is the power behind Australia’s most successful independent retail brands!
