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About our Merchandise Team

Things move quickly here at Foodies, and our Merchandise team is no exception. This is the team that connects the product to the customer – decisions around range, pricing, promotions, and how we show up on the shelf. From partnering with suppliers to digging into the data, we’re always striving to deliver better value and better experiences for our customers.

We're an ambitious bunch who value clarity, accountability and follow-through, and in a nutshell, would describe our culture as “work hard, have a laugh.” We’ve got some real momentum heading into the second half of 2026 and are looking for people passionate about shaping how we win and grow together.

Join us and feed the South.

About the role:

As a Category Manager, you’ll own the performance of your categories, shaping how we deliver range, price and promotions for our South Island customers. You’ll use customer, market and commercial insights to make clear decisions that drive performance and improve outcomes.

Reporting to a Senior Category Manager, you’ll be part of our Merchandise team, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver results. You’ll contribute to commercial decisions and negotiations, bringing together different views and helping move things forward.

This is a fixed-term role ending on August 2027 as current team member is covering another role in our Merch team – creating an awesome opportunity for someone to give the role a go!

Key accountabilities

• Deliver category plans across range, price and promotional activity
• Work closely with suppliers day-to-day, supporting commercial conversations and negotiations
• Lead the delivery of category reviews and contribute to joint business planning
• Use data and insights to identify opportunities and improve performance
• Work with internal teams to make sure plans land well in market
• Keep things moving across your categories, managing priorities and follow-through

About you:

You’ll likely be working in an FMCG or commercial role today, maybe already close to category, or looking to step into it. You’ll be someone who gets stuck in, builds good relationships, and follows things through. Ideally, you’ll also bring:

• Experience in FMCG or a similar commercial environment
• Experience working with suppliers or in a role that supports commercial decisions
• Clear communication and a practical approach to problem solving
• Experience using data or reporting to support day-to-day decisions
• Strong organisation and attention to detail

Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role. 

How to apply:

Ready to take on the challenge? Click “apply” to apply for the role! Applications will close 11:59pm Sunday 5 July 2026 and will only be accepted via our careers site.

Keen on joining the team but think this might not be the right role for you? We’re hiring for other roles within our merchandise team as well and have some exiting work in the pipeline! Click below to check them out:

• Category Review Delivery Manager
• Emerging Supplier Manager
• Senior Category Manager
• Customer Insights Analyst

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email [email protected] 

What we offer

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives. 
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few. 
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite. 
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities. 
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events! 
• We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength. 
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café. 

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 180 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.  

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.  

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development. Head to https://www.foodstuffs-si.co.nz/who-we-are if you’re keen to learn a little more about us and the awesome work we do.