Senior BuyerHybrid

Apply Job no: 386Q4 Category: Store Support Centre Lead a high impact category at scale in Australia's leading baby retailer Balance hands-on buying with people leadership in a senior role Work in a large, data driven retail environment with major suppliers Reporting to the General Manager, Merchandise & Planning, the Senior Buyer leads the strategic development, sourcing, and management of multiple product categories across a large portfolio. This is a senior, influential role focused on driving profitable growth through innovative buying strategies, strong commercial outcomes, and customercentric decisionmaking. Key accountabilities Strategic sourcing & category management Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives, margin targets, and customer value Analyse market trends and supplier landscapes to drive innovation, savings, and risk mitigation, leading tenders and negotiations Supplier management & negotiation Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key suppliers to deliver quality and commercial outcomes Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and longterm agreements while managing performance through KPIs and reviews Range assortment & customercentric decision making Develop and optimise customerled assortments using insights, data, and brand strategy Use store and channel performance to guide range decisions and partner crossfunctionally to deliver omnichannel ranges Inventory, demand & cost management Partner with planning to optimise inventory levels, lead times, and availability Identify costreduction opportunities and manage total cost of ownership across the product lifecycle Crossfunctional collaboration Collaborate closely with marketing, digital, supply chain, quality, finance, and store teams Provide insights to senior leadership and support product innovation and new supplier sourcing Risk, compliance & governance Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements Identify and manage supplier and supply chain risks while maintaining accurate documentation and data integrity Leadership & continuous improvement Mentor and develop a buyer and buying assistant, promoting bestpractice buying Champion process improvement, datadriven decisionmaking, and strategic capabilitybuilding initiatives About you You're a commercially astute buying professional who thrives in a fastpaced retail environment and keeps the customer front of mind at all times. You'll bring: Experience in category management, buying, or commercial brand roles with strong negotiation and supplier management capability Commercially astute and datadriven, with solid experience across forecasting, margin management, and performance analysis Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively across crossfunctional teams Customerobsessed, with a strong understanding of the needs of new and expecting parents Strategic thinker with strong execution capability and financial literacy Collaborative people leader who enjoys mentoring others and driving innovation What's in it for you We're accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand - when we grow, you grow! Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development Employee discount - enjoy great savings across our range Family discount to support the people who matter most Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers Annual flu shots to help keep you healthy Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance A dynamic, friendly team environment where you'll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals Access to our Employee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing support About Us Baby Bunting is Australia's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey. Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families. 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. Published on 10 Jun 2026, 1:34 AM