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.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
At Retail Food Group, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is key to fostering innovation and success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or marital status. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees. Join us and be part of a team where your unique perspectives and experiences are valued and encouraged.
