Woolworths

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• Bring your strategic lens to this exciting role
• Christchurch based

Ready to make an impact?

We are looking for a Directs Category Manager in our team in Christchurch who will report directly to the Merchandise Manager. This role will play a pivotal role in building, maintaining, and enhancing partnerships with Direct Supply Partners within the FreshChoice franchise network. Collaborating closely with Category Managers and other internal stakeholders, the Directs Category Manager ensures supplier agreements and operations align with Woolworths Group standards and the Grocery Supply Code.

What you'll do | Hei mahi
This role is accountable for onboarding new Direct Supply Partners, negotiating and harmonising trading agreements, and ensuring franchise compliance requirements are met. Additionally, the Directs Category Manager drives growth within the SME supply network and optimises the charge-through process to support seamless operations. By championing supplier relationships and ensuring operational excellence, this role fosters long-term partnerships and positions FreshChoice as a preferred business partner.

The Directs Category Manager contributes to the strategic growth of FreshChoice through robust supply chain development and effective commercial strategies.

What you’ll bring | Hei koha
To succeed in this role you’ll be highly collaborative, a natural problem solver and commercially driven. You’ll be comfortable in your knowledge and ability to build strong partnerships with our suppliers and have a strong level of financial and commercial acumen. To succeed in this role, you will need to have proven category management experience, along with strong negotiation skills, as they are essential for success.

Our Benefits

Genuine flexibility in how and where you work

Ongoing development within an ANZ team and access to COE/specialist career opportunities

Everyday Rewards team card, providing a range of benefits including discounts and bonus points for groceries and discounted online shopping delivery

Banking and insurance (health, life etc) discounts 

Global and local career opportunities

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.