At FreshChoice our aim is to provide our locals quick and friendly service with a range that has everything customers want and is just what they need.
Because our owners live locally we think we’ve got a pretty good idea about what people in our communities need in a supermarket. As a result, we have a wide range of everyday essentials, and those little treats that make life that wee bit more enjoyable.
Whether you're starting, already on the way to achieving your goals, or at the top of your game, we can help you build a brilliant retail career - the opportunities are endless!
- Rewarding role - make a significant impact
- Bring your strategic lens to this exciting role
- Christchurch based
Ready to make an impact?
We are looking for a Directs Category Manager in our team in Christchurch who will report directly to the Merchandise Manager. This role will play a pivotal role in building, maintaining, and enhancing partnerships with Direct Supply Partners within the FreshChoice franchise network. Collaborating closely with Category Managers and other internal stakeholders, the Directs Category Manager ensures supplier agreements and operations align with Woolworths Group standards and the Grocery Supply Code.
About the Role | Mō te Tūranga
This role is accountable for onboarding new Direct Supply Partners, negotiating and harmonising trading agreements, and ensuring franchise compliance requirements are met. Additionally, the Directs Category Manager drives growth within the SME supply network and optimises the charge-through process to support seamless operations. By championing supplier relationships and ensuring operational excellence, this role fosters long-term partnerships and positions FreshChoice as a preferred business partner.
The Directs Category Manager contributes to the strategic growth of FreshChoice through robust supply chain development and effective commercial strategies.
About You | Mōu
To succeed in this role you’ll be highly collaborative, a natural problem solver and commercially driven. You’ll be comfortable in your knowledge and ability to build strong partnerships with our suppliers and have a strong level of financial and commercial acumen. To succeed in this role, you will need to have proven category management experience, along with strong negotiation skills, as they are essential for success.
Working with Woolworths NZ | Me mahi tahi tatou ki Woolworths NZ
Our purpose is to make Kiwis' lives a little better every day.
- We’re friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic - we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do. There is plenty of scope for new ideas, lots of room for you to add value, and importantly, you’ll be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week. We offer a diverse range of career opportunities across our ecosystem
- Cartology, Vineonline & eComX
- Primary Connect
- Wholesale Distributors Limited (Fresh Choice)
- We are proud to be a Work 180 endorsed employer for all women, view the great work we do here.
Come as you are | Nau mai, whakatau mai
We’re an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all.
If you’re smart and good at what you do, let’s work together | Me mahi tahi tatou
Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group
We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’
Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
