Category Administrator
Kickstart your retail category management career with us and help bring the latest and greatest tech to people across Canada!
As a category administrator (which you might call a merchandising analyst or buying administrator), you will support a category leader (senior buyer) in one of our exciting product areas—such as home theatre, computing, appliances, or tech accessories.
This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across product research, pricing and promotion, vendor coordination, and product lifecycle management - building a strong foundation for a career in retail category management at Best Buy!
We practice a remote-first working model. For this role, the successful candidate must be in the greater Vancouver, BC area, to attend vendor meetings, training, and team events regularly at our Canadian Headquarters in Vancouver.
What you’ll do as a category administrator:
- Support smooth product launches of the latest and greatest tech.
- Own the SKU setup process by collecting, validating, and entering complete product information from vendors.
- Execute pricing changes and data entry with a high level of accuracy. Getting the details right makes a real difference to our marketing and funding outcomes.
- Analyze trends and identify any potential issues early.
- Work cross‑functionally with the senior buyer, assistant buyer, and demand planner, and other internal partners to support the category strategy.
What we’re looking for:
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- A data driven individual who is detail oriented, organized, and dependable.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is a strong asset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to easily build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A strong interest in building a career in retail buying and merchandise management.
- Curiosity and an interest in technology.
- A business degree is preferred.
Why you’ll love it here:
- Remote-first work environment
- Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
- Flexible health benefits and wellness program
- TFSA and RRSP programs
- 100% matched company pension plan
- Training programs to build new and transferable skills
About Best Buy
As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.
Join our amazing team!
We are looking for people just like you.
Annualized Compensation Range
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.
Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
This posting is for a vacancy.
Skills Required
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Power BI experience
- Strong communication skills
- Business degree preferred
Best Buy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Best Buy and has not been reviewed or approved by Best Buy.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, mental health resources, FSAs, and specialized programs like virtual physical therapy, second opinions, and an LGBTQIA+ health platform. Wellness initiatives and counseling access broaden the overall support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes holidays, floating holidays, bereavement, and paid volunteer time, with a Well-being Sabbatical offering extended time away. Parental leave and caregiver pay further extend time-off flexibility alongside adoption and childcare supports.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly performance bonuses and an annual recognition bonus provide additional earnings opportunities for eligible full-time employees and many part-timers working sufficient hours. A tiered pay structure links progression to role certification, location, and performance metrics.
Best Buy Insights
What We Do
At Best Buy, millions of customers rely on us to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, we contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and our fellow employees. We are a collaborative, agile team that empowers its people by encouraging diversity of thought and passion while providing strong leadership and mentorship. We enrich lives through technology by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. With over 1,000 stores and over 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada, we solve key human needs in the areas of productivity, security, health, entertainment, connectivity, and more.
Why Work With Us
Millions of customers rely on Best Buy to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, you will contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and your peers. Work with a collaborative team that empowers its people.
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