Category Manager

AI Job Summary

2–5 years in category management, procurement, or supply chain (ideally QSR, retail, or hospitality).

Proven success in supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and delivering commercial outcomes.

Experience managing supplier partnerships and SLAs across key product and service categories.

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Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Intermediate

Description

Ready to make your mark with some of Australia’s most loved food brands? Retail Food Group is seeking a Category Manager to shape sourcing, procurement and supply chain strategies that support ambitious growth across two key brands.

This role is full-time at 38 hours per week from our Robina office location!

About Us

Retail Food Group (RFG) is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Queensland. As Australia’s largest multi-brand retail food and beverage franchise owner, we proudly roast and supply high-quality coffee in Sydney and own and produce our iconic Beefy’s pies and sweet treats right here in Queensland. We have some of Australia’s most beloved brands including Donut King, Gloria Jean’s Coffee’s, Brumby’s Bakery, Crust Pizza, Beefy’s Pies and now Firehouse Subs launched just last week! We’re committed to achieving strong results and supporting our franchise partners, all while fostering a friendly, inclusive environment that values both our partners and our people.

About the Role

As a Category Manager you will focus on two of our amazing brands and play a key role in shaping the procurement and supply chain strategies that support our ambitious growth strategy within a fast paced , evolving environment. This role combines hands-on sourcing and supplier management with strategic thinking and stakeholder influence, both locally and globally.

This is a highly collaborative role working as part of a small procurement team, you and your fellow Category managers are at the heart of supplier negotiations, cost-efficiency initiatives, product development and innovation, ensuring we deliver the quality, consistency, and commercial performance required across our networks. .

What You’ll Do:

Shape the Strategy: Develop and execute category plans in line with RFG’s commercial and operational goals.

Own Supplier Relationships: Source, negotiate, and manage supplier partnerships and SLAs across key product and service categories.

Drive Value: Deliver cost savings, supply chain efficiencies, and risk mitigation strategies across the network.

Continuous Improvement: Analyse sales, margin, market, and customer trends to identify opportunities for growth, product rationalisation and range optimisation.

Support Growth: Ensure seamless procurement support for new store openings, menu innovations, and product launches.

Monitor & Report: Analyse data, track KPIs, and report on supplier performance, market trends, and sourcing strategies.

What You Bring:

2 – 5 years of experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain - ideally in QSR, retail, or hospitality

Proven success in supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and driving commercial outcomes

A proactive and detail-oriented commercial mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and influencing outcomes

Ability to concisely communicate options and outcomes to internal and franchise customers

Strong financial acumen and experience developing market and cost models

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

You Are:

Strategic and Commercially Savvy: You see the bigger picture and know how to move the levers that drive results.

A Confident Negotiator: You balance diplomacy with directness to achieve win-win outcomes.

Collaborative and Influential: You bring people together and gain buy-in from stakeholders at all levels.

Results-Driven: Focused on measurable success and continuous improvement.

Adaptable and Agile: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same.

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Company Overview

RFG is a global multi-brand food and beverage franchise company, headquartered in Queensland. We’re Australia’s largest Food & Beverage Franchisor with a wide portfolio of quality brands across Australia and internationally.