Category Manager - Cosmetics

At Wesfarmers Health we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians.

Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline, as well as our MediAesthetics brands - Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we’re proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we’ve launched our newest retail beauty stores, atomica. 

About us:

What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness.

Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a Category Manager – Cosmetics to manage one of our largest and most innovative portfolios. This role offers the opportunity to drive high levels of innovation and navigate a fast-paced, high-churn environment. As the Category Manager, you will develop and maintain strategic relationships with our key suppliers, ensuring the growth and success of our beauty category. You will also lead both macro and micro space reviews, tackling significant projects that shape the future of our offerings.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and execution of the Cosmetics category strategy, leveraging insights to deliver curated ranges and innovative marketing plans.
• Own the category P&L, driving budgeted and unbudgeted revenue growth.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to negotiate beneficial terms and deliver compelling promotional programs.
• Analyse complex customer and market data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Champion innovation and positive disruption to keep our offering fresh and exciting.

If you thrive in a challenging, high-impact role and are passionate about the beauty industry, we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Category Manager, Buyer, or Merchandise Manager
• Desirable experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with an understanding of government and scheme compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical skills to draw insights from complex customer data and present these alongside creative solutions
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in MS Office
• Extensive procurement/category management background and knowledge of best practices
• A strong understanding of inventory management processes, including demand planning, forecasting, and supplier management
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance/Procurement, Marketing, or Retail

Why us?  

• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinics.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group.
• Novated leasing options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
• Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation.  
• Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym 
• Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers). 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices. 

As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.