Category Manager

Since 2024, 7-Eleven Australia has joined 7-Eleven international to be part of the biggest retail network across the world, represented in 20 countries with over 84,000 stores. We have big growth plans in Australia and a lot of opportunity for someone who wants to be part of ever growing retailer with a global footprint. 

Firstly, what we offer you! 

• Vibrant Open Office in Richmond. Work in a dynamic, collaborative space that sparks creativity 
• Work Your Way. Enjoy the perfect balance of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration—get the best of both worlds
• Make a Difference. Take a paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about
• Fuel Your Day. Enjoy free 7-Eleven coffee and snacks in the office—because great ideas start with great coffee
• Family Comes First. Get up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carer, so you can focus on what matters most
• Stay Social & Connected. Join our Social Club and Open Committee for regular events, celebrations, and fun activities
• Grow Without Limits. Access unlimited LinkedIn Learning courses and invest in your personal and professional development 

We are human centred organisation and our people are at the core of everything we do. This is a true place to learn and grow whilst developing your career. Through our agile structure, we enable our employees to drive their own work with a lot of autonomy, and very importantly - have fun along the way! We have reimagined what work means for our people and, with a focus on agile innovation, our exciting new way of working is designed to increase collaboration, provide greater flexibility, and deliver rewarding, new career opportunities.

The Role 

As our Category Manager you are responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering offers that meet our ever-evolving customer needs. Working as part of a squad you will drive profitable growth within the squad’s categories, achieving sales and profit targets. This is a leadership‑driven role owning food category strategy, supplier partnerships, and commercial performance. You’ll shape category direction, negotiate with suppliers, analyse performance, and guide a team to execute with excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Strategy — Develop and execute multi‑year category plans that drive growth, margin, and customer value.
• Supplier Management — Lead negotiations, build strategic partnerships, and secure best‑in‑market commercial terms.
• Product Development — Collaborate with internal teams to innovate and optimise the food range, ensuring relevance and quality.
• Performance Analytics — Use data to evaluate category health, identify opportunities, and guide decision‑making.
• Leadership — Mentor and influence cross‑functional teams, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Promotional Planning — Oversee pricing, promotions, and in‑store execution to maximise sales and profitability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration — Partner with operations, marketing, supply chain, and finance to deliver aligned outcomes.

What's in your toolkit:

• Food Buying experience - Proven Food experience in a comparable FMCG environment, proven track record in buying, category management or procurement within food or FMCG
• Business Acumen — Strong commercial judgement, financial literacy, and strategic thinking. Comfortable with data, insights, and performance dashboards.
• Leadership Capability — Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and drive outcomes across teams.
• A “customer first” approach to developing and executing innovative strategic plans that drive commercial outcomes.
• Experience in leveraging customer insights into actionable outcomes.
• Energy to foster enthusiasm among the squad in bringing category vision to life
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate/influence both internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to secure favorable terms and build long term supplier relationships
• Communication Skills — Clear, persuasive communicator who can influence at all levels.

If your passion for leadership and doing things differently matches ours, then we encourage you to apply.

At 7-Eleven our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. We strive to make every single 7-Eleven team member feel heard, valued, and respected no matter who they are or what diverse characteristics reflect their unique identity. We are proud to be a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 and Bronze Accredited with the Australian Workplace Equity Index.

At 7-Eleven, we are committed to ensuring that all prospective employees have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support an inclusive and accessible experience, please contact us for a confidential discussion at peoplesupport@7eleven.com.au

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