National 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

We are currently looking for an experienced buyer to join our team at Bunnings. 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 (apparel experience would be advantageous)
- 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.

There’s so much on offer when you’re part of the team. Our flexible and informal work environment helps bring balance between work and home. Then there’s the fun stuff like team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands, incentives, discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance) and cost price food and drinks at the Bunnings café. We also offer 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, and you will have the opportunity to create a real difference in your community and environment. Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.