Buyers Assistant

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 Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay Wealth, work and leave opportunities 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender Fun stuff like annual festive gifts Discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe 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 have an exciting opportunity to join the Merchandise Team in the role of Buyer’s Assistant - Building Supplies & Plumbing. What's involved Support the buyer with admin associated with range management, including product changes, allocations and inventory management Action cost and retail changes as advised by the Buyer Monitor competitor activity Provide support to stores by liaising with suppliers, Operations, Marketing and other stakeholders Who we’re looking for The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong planning & organisational skills combined with your passion for merchandising will set you above the rest. You’ll enjoy the challenge of a fast-paced environment with many and varied daily activities working with a dynamic team where fun is as much part of the culture as hard work. You’ll need: Exceptional organisational skills Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Understands the importance of timelines Has the ability to self-manage and prioritise effectively Possesses well-developed written and verbal communication skills Ideally you have a relevant tertiary qualification, however not essential and may have experience in store retailing Nau mai, haere mai - you’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong. We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates all voices, perspectives, and contributions and reflects the communities we serve across Aotearoa. We value te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, and we respect the whenua we do business on. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings. We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical 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. About Us Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr