Senior Buyer

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, Target and Officeworks to name a few

• Free standard OnePass membership

• 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

About the role:

We are currently looking for an experienced senior buyer to join our team. 

Our buyers create and execute a market leading offer that inspires customers and helps them improve and enjoy living in their homes and communities. They also contribute to the strengthening of the Bunnings in-store and online offer, consistent with the business strategies, objectives and financial targets. 

In addition to this they will also build and develop supply sources and supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and ongoing innovation.

What’s involved:

• Set the merchandise range for a designated department within the strategies and brand architecture of the category

• Continually seek out opportunities to drive innovation, lower costs and deliver value to customers

• Negotiate product prices, volumes and terms with suppliers

• Develop appropriate training programs in conjunction with suppliers

• Understand the competitive landscape both locally and globally for the designated category departments

• Regularly visit, check, and assess competitor product assortments and pricing to identify opportunities

• Ensure that department and product specific promotional programs are developed and implemented to support buying plans

• Develop annual business plans outlining product, pricing, and marketing strategies consistent with the broader category and business objectives

• Provide support to trainee buyers and buyers assistants

Who we’re looking for:

You will be an experienced retail buyer who can take the designated department to the next level, an individual that is innovative, self-motivated and strives for continual success.

You will have the ability to engage, liaise and work with cross functional stakeholders to effectively influence, communicate and implement strategies throughout the network.

You’ll need:

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing/Commerce area an advantage

• Proven buying experience in multi-store environment/retailer essential 

• Strong business acumen & knowledge/understanding of the market & competitive landscape

• Proven leadership capability in coaching, mentoring and developing teams

• Be an experienced negotiator, with the ability to manage high pressure situations

• Be a strong communicator with an entrepreneurial flair

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. If you have the experience, skills and a passion to grow but don't necessarily nail every single point in the job description, please still apply. 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, medical 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.