Trainee Buyer

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and 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, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference - to our customers and the communities where we live and work.

About the role:
In this role you will assist in sourcing and developing a merchandise range in designated departments and play a key role in the implementation of merchandising strategies.

Supported by the Category Manager, as a Trainee Buyer you will participate in the Bunnings Trainee Buyer Program, this program has been designed as a pathway to a buyer role, consisting of various experiences and education that is relevant to building your capability.

What’s Involved:
- Set the merchandise range / assortment for a designated department within the strategies and brand architecture of the category- Continually seek out opportunities to lower costs and deliver breathtaking value to customers- Negotiate product prices and volumes 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 and ensure EDLP- 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- Negotiate favourable supplier trading terms designed to grow sales mutually and improve profitability- Ensure new products are compliant with all regulatory and other requirements

Who we’re looking for:
You’ll need:
- Experience within a similar merchandise or leadership role along with excellent presentation, written and verbal communication.- Degree or Diploma in Marketing/Commerce area an advantage- Exposure and understanding of seasonal/ imported product categories- Experience in managing multiple internal and external relationships- Strong negotiation, planning and organisational skills- Proficient with MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint- Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail

We’re here to support you.

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

There's so much on offer when you're part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:
- Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.- Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Catch.- Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.- 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.- The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.

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