Senior Category Portfolio Manager

• Challenge yourself to drive the category strategy for Qantas Marketplace
• Opportunity to be part of a high performing team of e-commerce professionals
• 14 month fixed term opportunity based at our Mascot Corporate Campus

Qantas has always been dedicated to going above and beyond for their customers – both in the air, and on the ground. And at Qantas Loyalty, we’re a huge part of that commitment. By taking the time to recognise and reward our members, we build stronger relationships with the people who matter most.

The Senior Category Portfolio Manager is responsible for the management of a portfolio of categories within Qantas Marketplace, a highly curated e-commerce store that allows members to use and earn Qantas Points to shop at Qantas. The position is responsible for developing and executing the category strategies, driving increased profitability and growth, identifying opportunities to maximise commercial outcomes with partners and leading a range of key strategic projects that will innovate and transform the business.

What you’ll bring to the role –

• Degree in a related discipline such as eCommerce, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Business Management Qualification
• 10+ years of successful and significant experience with a large organisation in eCommerce, category management, retail buying or strategic sourcing
• Demonstrate an understanding of end-to-end supply chain responsibilities including logistics, production planning, and procurement in a fast-paced online environment
• Demonstrable commercial awareness and a passion for delivering commercially astute outcomes
• Possess highly developed stakeholder relationship management skills, both internally within, and externally to the company at a senior level
• Be an experienced “change agent” with the gravitas and skill to negotiate a significant programme of change with the key stakeholders within the business.
• Proven experience in creation and execution of business strategy and the steps required to achieve financial objectives including retail margins, sales and OTB spend.
• Commercial astuteness coupled with effective communication and proven leadership skills to deliver structured continuous improvement initiatives and results
• Highly articulate in both written and verbal communication skills, and extensive experience in presenting to senior and C-suite management
• Experience in leading a large team to achieve common goals including, people development, resource allocation, motivating staff to inspire high performance and achievement of exceptional results

Why Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
• You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.  Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close: 09 April 2025

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.