Category Manager

Overview

Amazon’s Retail business is looking for a Category Manager to join our team as we continue our trajectory of growth and raising the bar in ecommerce for Australian customers. This role is multi-faceted in nature, working cross functionally with various teams including marketing, finance, supply chain, Amazon Ads, and our external supplier partners. Joining the Amazon Retail team is an exciting learning opportunity and the start of a career in Amazon’s Retail business and beyond.

As a Category Manager, you will be a passionate advocate for our customers and developing a category based on strong relationships with our supplier partners. You will be successful in the role by building long term, strategic relationships with our existing suppliers and also engage with new brands to help drive incremental growth opportunities for them on Amazon.com.au. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert in a particular field and will play a role coaching and developing members of the team and peers across the business.

An Amazon Category Manager also complements their investments in relationships and people with a sharp, analytical mind: being comfortable with a suite of metrics across multiple KPIs is a must; holding an affinity with complex analysis and making data-driven decisions is essential. Adding structure to processes, creating rigorous mechanisms and understanding operational flows will be part of your role.

Responsibilities

• Own category P&L, ranging decisions and expansion, drive operational efficiencies, and become the team’s Subject Matter Expert in various topics.
• Be a learner and naturally curious; develop Amazon’s ways of working such as document-led meetings and a culture of high velocity decision making.
• Be a relationship-builder, developing trust and driving mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Problem solve individually and as a team, working backwards from the customer.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing tasks.
• Create an inclusive environment; actively seek diversity of thought.
• Exhibit proficiency in using bespoke tools and systems, including an increasing use of AI.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Excel experience
• 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
• Bachelor\'s degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing data to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development

Fit and Benefits

• Experience in similar roles is beneficial but not required; diverse backgrounds are valued and candidates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.
• We are hiring across business units and will match your profile to a category during the hiring process.
• There are multiple category areas including Consumables, Fashion, Electronics, Home & Living, and Entertainment.

Work Arrangement

This position requires full-time in-office presence 5 days per week at our CBD location.

Day in the Life

Your day will be dynamic and collaborative, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will engage with supplier partners, analyze complex data sets, and develop creative solutions that drive category performance.

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.

Curious about life as a Category Manager at Amazon? Watch Rachael share her journey managing vendors and growing businesses in our Australian marketplace. Learn More about Amazon Australia.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of Excel experience
• 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results
• Bachelor\'s degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development

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. 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 content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Company - Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd

Job ID: A2866002

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