Category Manager - Technology

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Procurement supplies solutions. Coles Group is a top 30-listed ASX company with diverse needs from thousands of suppliers. Our team specialises in reducing cost and risk across our supply base. We partner with all areas of the business to develop and execute sourcing and contracting strategies that innovatively deliver sustainable value to our customers.

About the role

The Category Manager - Technology is responsible for managing the Technology category, providing end‑to‑end sourcing and contract management, and delivering category and sourcing strategies aligned to Coles’ business objectives. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and manage the category value pipeline, tracking delivery, efficiency and outcomes
• Monitor, report and proactively manage risks and opportunities across sourcing initiatives
• Identify value creation and risk mitigation opportunities arising from market, supplier and technology changes
• Deliver sourcing initiatives aligned to category strategies and broader business objectives
• Plan, prioritise and rebalance sourcing activity in response to business demand
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes including scope definition, supplier evaluation, negotiation, risk management and contract execution
• Negotiate and shape commercial and contractual terms, partnering with Legal and working with contract managers to maintain Coles’  Third Party Risk management process
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key and critical suppliers
• Lead long‑term supplier partnerships to deliver mutual commercial and innovation outcomes
  
  
  

About you and your skills

You bring strong commercial acumen, technology category experience and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in commerce or supply chain management, with strong commercial capability gained in complex Retail/FMCG or listed environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing Digital Technologies or Technology categories with end‑to‑end accountability for sourcing, contracting and third‑party supplier governance.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align diverse senior stakeholders
• Strong end‑to‑end sourcing capability, from category and sourcing strategy through to negotiation and contract execution.
• Experience managing strategic, high‑value and business‑critical technology suppliers.
• Capability supporting supplier performance management and leading annual supplier reviews within technology environments.
• Sound understanding of contract risk, compliance and effective engagement with Legal and third‑party risk processes.
• Experience embedding technology contracts into purchase‑to‑payment processes to ensure commercial compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver value, cost optimisation and innovation within technology supply markets.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 181769

Employment Type: Full time

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