Senior Category Manager

Job ID : | Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd

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 bottom‑line 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 optimising 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.

Business Units We Are Hiring For

Consumables (e.g. Grocery, Beauty, Household)

Fashion (e.g. Apparel, Luggage, Shoes)

Electronics (e.g. Audio, Consumer Electronics, TV)

Home & Living (e.g. Toys, Kitchen, Sports)

Entertainment (e.g. Books, Video Games, Music, Digital Products)

We value 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.

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 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 subsidised health insurance for employees and their dependents on top of salary continuance (income protection), and life insurance.

Key Job Responsibilities

Drive category P&L performance through data‑driven decision‑making

Build and nurture relationships with vendor partners to grow our joint business

Lead complex commercial negotiations with key vendors and strategic partners

Develop and execute negotiation strategies to optimise terms, pricing, and promotions

Analyse market trends and customer insights to enhance the shopping experience

Lead cross‑functional initiatives while maintaining clear communication

Proactively identify customer and vendor pain points, create and implement data‑driven business solutions

A Day in the Life Your day will be dynamic and collaborative, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. You’ll engage with supplier partners, analyse complex data sets, and develop creative solutions that drive category performance. Expect to move between deep analytical work, collaborative planning sessions, and strategic relationship building.

About the Team We are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to reimagining retail through customer‑focused innovation. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives, collaborative problem‑solving, and a commitment to continuous learning. We believe in empowering individuals to make meaningful impacts that transform how Australians shop online.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Experience using data to influence business decisions

7+ years of experience with Excel

Experience driving direction and alignment with cross‑functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

MBA

Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders

7+ years of account management, project or programme management, or buying experience

Acknowledgement 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.

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January 6, 2025 (Updated 3 days ago)

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