Category Acquisitions Manager
This is a key strategic role that combines category expertise, supplier partnerships, and organisational impact. The Category Acquisitions Manager will lead buying for food, grocery & merchandise in a retail group based in Darwin with opportunities for travel.
* Lead category planning, product selection, and supplier negotiations across food, grocery, and general merchandise.
* Develop long-term partnerships with major distributors like Coles, Woolworths, Bidfoods, Metcash, and more.
* Review pricing integrity, manage promotional planning, and ensure margin targets are met.
Requirements:
* At least 3 years of experience in buying, procurement, or category management roles (retail/FMCG/grocery/wholesale).
* Experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and margin control.
* Strong data skills – you’re comfortable working with reports, analysing performance, and making informed commercial decisions.
* Excellent communication and adaptability – able to engage with everyone from store teams to executives.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary and relocation package if required.
* Not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
* Five weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading.
* $50 monthly phone allowance.
* Staff discounts at major retailers.
* Work uniforms provided.