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Overview
Amazon Australia is looking for strategic thinkers who can own and grow major retail categories while building meaningful partnerships with top suppliers. You\''ll have the autonomy to drive business decisions using data, and shape the future of e-commerce in Australia. If you\''re passionate about delivering results, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact on how Australians shop, this role could be perfect for you.This is both a strategic and hands on role responsible for managing and growing a product category\''s topline and bottomline within Amazon\''s Australian retail business, requiring strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making. As a Senior Category Manager, you\''ll join our innovative Retail team at an exciting time of growth, where you\''ll shape customer experiences while developing meaningful partnerships that drive business success.A critical aspect of this role is leading complex commercial negotiations with key vendors and strategic partners. You\''ll leverage your commercial acumen and negotiation skills to structure deals that drive mutual growth while optimizing business terms. This requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution, as you\''ll navigate senior stakeholder relationships while influencing decisions that impact category performance.Working from our modern CBD office, you\''ll collaborate with marketing, finance, supply chain teams, and brand partners to drive category growth, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution. The position involves building and maintaining relationships with major suppliers/vendors while driving selection expansion and category growth. You\''ll be empowered to own your category\''s growth while mentoring team members and fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives.Amazon values diverse experiences: experience in similar roles is beneficial but not required. Diverse backgrounds are valued, and candidates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply, even if not all preferred qualifications are met. We are hiring across the following business units and will help match your profile to one of these exciting categories during the hiring process:Consumables (e.g. Grocery, Beauty, Household)Fashion (e.g. Apparel, Luggage, Shoes)Electronics (e.g. Audio, Consumer Electronics, TV)Home and Living (e.g. Toys, Kitchen, Sports)Entertainment (e.g. Books, Video Games, Music, Digital Products)There are also a great range of benefits that make Amazon a great place to work, including our popular Dogs At Work program which has been proven to lower stress and boost morale and is now running successfully in our corporate offices around Australia.Our commuter benefits scheme allows employees to save on the cost of getting to and from work while Amazon also offers subsidized health insurance for employees and their dependents on top of salary continuance (income protection), and life insurance.Amazon has all kinds of jobs for all kinds of people, and prides itself on hiring individuals with all types of background and experiences and celebrates diversity of leadership and thought as a key component in its mission to create the most customer-centric company in the world.This position requires full-time in-office presence 5 days per week at our CBD locationKey job responsibilities
Drive category PandL performance through data-driven decision-makingBuild and nurture relationships with vendor partners to growth our joint businessLead complex commercial negotiations with key vendors and strategic partnersDevelop and execute negotiation strategies to optimize terms, pricing, and promotionsAnalyse market trends and customer insights to enhance shopping experienceLead cross-functional initiatives while maintaining clear communicationProactively identify customer and vendor pain points, create and implement data-driven business solutionsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor\''s degreeExperience using data to influence business decisions7+ years of experience with ExcelExperience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teamsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBAExperience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders7+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experienceAcknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you\''re applying in isn\''t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected ..... full job details .....
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