Buyer

ABOUT US Family. It means everything to us. From our very first baby steps as a small Balwyn store in 1979, we've grown to become Australia's largest and best-loved baby retailer. We’re on a mission to support and empower parents on their parenting journey, and that means providing a huge range of products from local and global leading brands and exceptional services across our 70+ stores and website.

Ready to Make an Impact? Join Baby Bunting as a Merchandise Buyer on a 12 month parental leave contract! At Baby Bunting, we’re on a mission to be customer-first, and we need a dynamic Merchandise Buyer to help us get there! Reporting directly to our Chief Merchandise and Planning Officer, you'll be the go-to expert working alongside a fantastic team of Buyers, Trainee Buyers, Buying Assistants, and the Planning team. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing department/category and Pod merchandise plans, within our Wellness & Lifestyle pod – as the dedicated buyer for Baby Health, Bath & Potty, Consumables, Gift, Home Safety and Nappies. Your goal? Maximising sales, profit, and supplier income while leading a team of buyers and assistants.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead the Charge: Drive game-changing process improvements across the business, including representing and leading projects and initiatives in the wider business.
2. Strategise Like a Pro: Team up with the Chief Merchandise and Planning Officer to create smart, sales-boosting department and category plans.
3. Own Pricing & Product Strategy: Set killer pricing, pick the best sales channels, and create winning product strategies.
4. Supplier Superstar: Negotiate the best deals, build strong vendor relationships, and grow our exclusive and private label products.
5. Let Data Be Your Guide: Use insights from competitors, trends, and performance reviews to fine-tune product selection and range plans.
6. Lead & Inspire: Be the leader your team looks up to, fostering a culture of innovation and helping everyone shine!
7. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with marketing, digital, and operations to create a seamless shopping experience and hit those targets!

What you’ll bring:

1. 7+ Years of Retail Buying Expertise: You’ve been around the block and have a solid track record in retail buying.
2. Proven Results: You’ve crushed financial budgets and helped grow market share.
3. Commercial & Analytical Savvy: You’re the go-to for turning data into impactful decisions.
4. Negotiation Ninja: You know how to get the best deals and make things happen.
5. Business Acumen: You have a keen understanding of what drives success.
6. Leadership Skills: You know how to lead, solve problems, and inspire teams to excel.
7. Communication Pro: You’re great at collaborating with teams and building strong relationships inside and outside the business.

What’s in it for You:

1. Growth Opportunities: As we expand across Australia & NZ, your career grows with us!
2. Learning & Development: Training pathways to support your personal and professional growth.
3. Exclusive Discounts: Employee & family discounts.
4. Hybrid Work: Enjoy a mix of in person collaboration and wfh.
5. Supportive Team: A friendly, dynamic environment where you’ll be challenged and supported.
6. Wellbeing Support: Annual Flu Shots & access to our Employee Assistance Program.
7. Competitive Pay: to reward your hard work.

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.