Category Manager

Company Description

Be a part of Bapcor Ltd, the leading automotive aftermarket provider of accessories, equipment and service. We host one of the widest ranges of car parts in the world, with brands including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade and Baxters.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business that spans more than 1,000 locations with over 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. We are passionate about our team, with safety and inclusivity at the forefront of everything we do. We’re also passionate about our customers, products, and living our values of:

• Doing the right thing
• Being in it together
• Giving a damn
• Getting it done

Job Description

We’re looking for a commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of a diverse spare parts portfolio within Bapcor Retail.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll have full accountability for range, pricing, promotions, supplier partnerships and inventory performance directly influencing sales, margin and growth across a national store network.

If you enjoy a mix of strategy + execution and want real ownership in a high-growth business, this is a great next step.

You’ll own the commercial performance of your categories end-to-end:

• Build and execute category growth plans
• Manage pricing strategy and margin performance
• Analyse competitor pricing and market trends
• Own product range decisions (core + extensions)
• Plan and deliver promotions, campaigns and catalogues
• Partner closely with marketing on go-to-market activity
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations & rebates
• Optimise inventory levels across distribution centres
• Drive clearance and exit strategies for slow-moving stock
• Collaborate with internal teams and engage with franchise networks

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in:
  • Category Management
  • Buying / Merchandise
  • Product Management
• Background in retail, wholesale, or trade environments
• Exposure to managing multiple categories or SKUs
• Highly Regarded
• Experience in automotive, aftermarket or spare parts
• Knowledge of supplier funding / rebates / trading terms

Skills That Will Set You Apart

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset
• Confident negotiator
• Ability to turn data into clear actions and decisions
• Solid understanding of:
  • Pricing and margin management
  • Inventory and demand planning
• Ability to balance strategy with hands-on delivery

Additional Information

At Bapcor, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members and the communities we serve. We go the extra mile to get the job done and always live our values.

In joining our team, you can access:

• Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
• Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
• Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…)
• Paid birthday leave
• Wellbeing support
• Novated leasing and more

We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email [email protected].