Wholesale Category Manager - Beauty

Wesfarmers Health is growing – fast – as 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 and Priceline Pharmacy, as well as our medi-aesthetics 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 beauty retail brand, 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 have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Wholesale Category Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will take ownership of quality, drive category growth by identifying strategic opportunities, analyse market trends converting to actions, and manage budgets with financial partners to meet P&L targets. With deep expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, you will be responsible for the overall performance and growth of the category portfolio.

If you’re passionate about leading a dynamic team and delivering results, this role is perfect for you.

What you’ll bring:

• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience as a Category Manager, Buying/Merchandise Manager, or Account/Business Manager, with extensive knowledge of category management best practices.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to turn insights into actionable plans.
• A natural ability to build and nurture supplier partnerships, driving value for our customers and business.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of successful negotiations.
• A strong understanding of inventory management processes, including demand planning & forecasting and supplier management.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire through influential leadership, fostering high-performing teams
• Exemplary multitasking and organisational skills, enabling effective management of multiple priorities.
• Desirable background in the pharmacy or FMCG industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and common business systems, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Tertiary qualifications (Business, Marketing or Retail)

Why us?  

• Be part of a dynamic, mission-driven organisation in a critical sector
• 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.