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Category Manager

BapcorMOUNT WAVERLEY🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 21 Oct 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationMOUNT WAVERLEY, Australia
Posted3 days ago
Stakeholder Management

Job description

Own the Category. Drive Growth. Influence National Retail Brands.

At Bapcor Retail, you'll take ownership of a high-profile spare parts category across iconic brands including Autobarn, Autopro, Midas and Opposite Lock.

This is an opportunity to lead category strategy, influence commercial decisions and drive growth within Australia's leading automotive aftermarket business.

Automotive experience is welcome but not essential. We're keen to hear from Category Managers across retail, FMCG, hardware, wholesale, trade and consumer products.

  • Why Join Us?
  • Own a national category
  • Lead pricing, ranging and promotional strategy
  •  Build strategic supplier partnerships
  •  Work with recognised retail brands
  •  Career growth across the Bapcor Group
  •  Hybrid and flexible working options

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute category strategies
  • Drive sales, margin and profitability
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiations
  • Optimise product ranges and inventory performance
  • Deliver promotional and growth initiatives
  • Analyse market trends and commercial performance
  • Partner with marketing, merchandise and operations teams

About You

You'll bring:

  • Category Management experience
  • Strong commercial and analytical capability
  • Supplier management and negotiation skills
  • Experience managing pricing and promotions
  • A results-driven mindset
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Why Bapcor?

As the leading automotive aftermarket business across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, Bapcor offers the scale, support and career opportunities to help you grow.

Benefits

  • Paid Birthday Leave
  • Staff discounts across Bapcor brands
  • Volunteer and Purchase Leave
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Novated leasing options
  • Career development opportunities

Ready to take ownership and make an impact?

Apply now and join a business where your decisions directly influence category performance and customer outcomes nationwide.