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Baby Bunting is Australia's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that.
We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey.Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.Are you a commercially savvy buyer with a passion for product innovation and customer experience? Baby Bunting is seeking a dynamic Buyer to lead the car safety category – managing Car Seats and Accessories – within our high-performing Travel category.This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to shape the future of one of our most critical categories.
There's never been a more exciting time to join the business.
Future focused, we're rolling out innovative store concepts and revitalising our existing network to deliver exceptional experiences for both current and future customers.Your ImpactOwn the buying strategy for car seats and accessories, driving profitable growth and market leadership.
Build and nurture supplier relationships, negotiating the best mix of product, price and terms.
Analyse performance, trends, and customer insights to deliver compelling, compliant ranges.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, planning, digital, and store teams to create seamless customer experiences.
Champion product safety and regulatory compliance in partnership with QA & Product Compliance.
Lead weekly supplier meetings and contribute to promotional planning and execution.
What You'll Bring5+ years in retail buying, merchandising or category management.
Strong commercial acumen, analytical mindset, and negotiation skills.
Experience with technical or hard good high-value categories (nursery, baby gear, or similar preferred) Confidence to provide constructive feedback to suppliers and drive product improvement.
Familiarity with product safety standards and marketing compliance.
Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or related field.
What's In It For You… We're accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand – when we grow, you grow Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development Employee discount – enjoy great savings across our rangeFamily discount to support the people who matter mostPaid parental leave for both primary and secondary carersAnnual flu shots to help keep you healthyHybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balanceA dynamic, friendly team environment where you'll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goalsAccess to our Employee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing supportIf you have any question before you apply then please contact Jason from the talent team at Please note;Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights.
All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.
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