National Commercial Manager - Transport

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

At Bunnings, we believe that our people are the driving force behind our continued success. From our store teams to our support centre specialists, we all share the same goal – to make a meaningful difference to our customers, our communities, and each other. As we continue to evolve and grow, we are investing in the strength of our supply chain to ensure we deliver on our promise of accessibility, reliability, and great service.

We are now seeking an exceptional leader to take on the newly expanded role of National Commercial Manager – Transport. This pivotal position plays a key part in shaping the commercial success of our national and trans-Tasman transport operations, supporting a multi-billion-dollar retail network that spans Australia and New Zealand.

About the Opportunity

This is not your average commercial role. As the National Commercial Manager – Transport, you will lead strategic commercial planning, develop robust business cases, optimise supplier partnerships, and drive transformative value across one of the most dynamic areas of our business.

Reporting directly to the General Manager Transport, you will work alongside a talented leadership team including National Inbound and Outbound Transport Managers, Compliance, NZ operations, BLINK (our primary freight network), and key stakeholders across Supply Chain, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Safety.

Your work will influence Bunnings’ performance at every touchpoint—from the way products move across our network, to the partnerships we build with 3PL providers, to the cost-to-serve outcomes that ensure we continue delivering value to our customers.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide commercial leadership across all key transport streams.

• Represent the commercial lens in leadership forums, financial reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions.

• Develop and manage large-scale commercial models to assess, challenge and track strategic transport initiatives and transformation projects.

• Lead end-to-end contract management including whilst adopting a strategic approach to market engagement and tenders activity.

•   Lead commercial reviews and QBRs In conjunction with operations partners for major transport providers.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure service levels are met, risks are mitigated, and performance is continuously improved.

• Build and lead a high-performing team including commercial analysts and managers, with a focus on capability development, clear accountability, and strategic thinking.

• Identify and analyse cost drivers, inefficiencies, and performance trends to uncover opportunities for cost optimisation and service enhancement.

• Build commercial awareness across the transport and supply chain function, developing tools, training and processes that embed a culture of excellence.

• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and simplification across commercial processes and contracts.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a strategic commercial leader who combines strong financial and commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management and a continuous improvement mindset. You will be analytical, influential, and comfortable navigating complex environments to drive commercial value.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Extensive Commercial experience within a large-scale supply chain or logistics environment

• Strong commercial modelling, business case assessment, and financial analysis skills

• 5+ years in a senior commercial management role (preferably transport-focused)

• Proven experience managing large 3PL contracts across transporter distribution

• Demonstrated ability to lead tender processes, conduct post-implementation reviews, and drive supplier performance

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

• A strategic mindset with a focus on execution, governance, and continuous improvement

• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of building high-performance teams

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field (preferred)

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.