Title:  Head of Category - Mobile & Connect

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving innovation in your role? We're on a mission to become the go-to destination for customers to bring their big ideas to life. We're seeking a Head of Category – Mobiles & Accessories to spearhead our merchandise strategy and ensure our product offerings are second to none.

In this pivotal role, you will contribute to our strategic objective of growth by curating an exceptional product range across all channels. Your deep understanding of customer needs and market trends will enable you to identify innovative products and services that enhance our customers' experiences. You will lead a dynamic team, ensuring financial health and operational excellence while driving accountability for range and pricing strategies.

Further, you will be responsible for formulating and executing the category strategic - developing growth strategies for categories and driving the strategic direction of the portfolio while addressing market trends and competitive risks. You will lead the creation of frameworks for range reviews, ensuring all categories adhere to the agreed schedule and standards. Utilizing data analytics, you will enhance the product offering and plan the overall product mix.

Further responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Lead the category to meet sales goals, managing profit and loss while ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Supplier Engagement: Maintain robust relationships with suppliers, overseeing trading terms and agreements to align with our values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Team Performance & Development: Foster a high-performing team through effective recruitment, coaching, and performance management, while promoting a culture of safety and excellence.

About you

• Education: Tertiary qualification, preferably in business/commerce.
• Experience: Proven track record in a senior buying manager role, coupled with experience in strategic sourcing and leading multi-functional projects. Previous experience planning or business management role for a multi-store retailer will ensure you are a success in this role.
• Skills: Strong planning and organizational abilities, exceptional communication and presentation skills, and a knack for negotiation.
• Attributes: A curious mindset, attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

If you’re excited about shaping the future of technology and driving growth through innovative merchandise strategies, we’d love to hear from you!

Our culture

It’s all in a day’s work when you’re part of the Officeworks community – where you’re not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family:

• An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs.
• A key focus on wellbeing and safety.
• Generous discounts at Officeworks, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Catch.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career.
• Industry leading Growing Families policy.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

Officeworks is a ‘Circle Back Initiative’ employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.