Merchandise Manager

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;

  • Strong supplier partnerships

  • 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 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.