Merchandise Manager

time left to apply End Date: August 17, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

job requisition id R050781

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 a Merchandise Manager to join our team. This is a rare senior leadership opportunity to inspire a talented team of buyers, develop compelling merchandise strategies, and shape the future of our business across Australia and New Zealand.

As Merchandise Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a dynamic team to create and implement best-in-class merchandise range, price, service, and marketing strategies. You will foster high-performing partnerships with suppliers locally and globally and nurture the next generation of commercial leaders within the business. Your vision and expertise will ensure Bunnings continues to deliver outstanding value and an unmatched customer experience.

What's involved:

Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with local and multi-national suppliers to unlock mutual value and long-term partnerships.

Build and strengthen internal relationships, driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives.

Leverage market and industry knowledge to build out category strategies

Coach and mentor the buyers within the category to develop;

Strategic plans

Opportunities to optimise range and brand architecture

Initiatives to drive productivity & efficiencies aimed at delivering breathtaking value to our customers

Identify growth opportunities through global best practise, trends and product innovation

Merchandising solutions to make it easy for our customers to shop instore and online.

Design and deliver engaging promotional programs to delight customers and drive participation

Who we're looking for:

You will be an experienced Retail Merchandise Manager who can take the designated category 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 across all levels of the organisation to effectively influence, communicate and implement strategies throughout the network.

You'll need:

Tertiary qualification in Marketing/Commerce/Economics

Demonstrated experience in buying & category management within the retail industry

Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial flair

Hold strong people leadership skills with proven experience building team capability

Strong financial management & marketing knowledge

You are strategic, can articulate a vision and you have exceptional influencing skills

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 jobs@bunnings.com.au 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.

We are the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry.

Our ambition is to provide our customers with the widest range of home improvement products in accordance with our lowest prices policy, backed with the best service.

Our Team Members are the soul of our business, and bring this vision to life every day in our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. "We're building the best ... our team makes it happen".

At Bunnings, we believe a diverse team creates the best mix of perspectives which helps us innovate and make better decisions. We want our team to have diverse thinking, perspectives, backgrounds and education, which supports us in representing the local communities we serve and so our team can bring their whole self to work.

A diverse and inclusive team makes everyone feel valued, respected and connected at work. We're committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or background.