senior buyer - retail or wholesale

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Business/commerce, general. Finance, general.

Work setting:

Urban area. Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Business office.

Tasks:

• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets.
• Provide customer service.
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.
• Supervise work of other buyers.
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events.
• Use sales forecasting software.
• Review quotations.
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers.
• Prepare special orders.
• Prepare purchase orders.
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
• Plan and control budget and inventory.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Establish asking price.
• Consult with suppliers.
• Compute shipping costs.
• Compile inventory reports.
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage.
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales.
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.
• Maintain computerized stock inventory.
• Complete and process international purchase orders.
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports.
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers.
• Negotiate price when purchasing or selling.
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit.
• Implement programs on optimum inventory levels.
• Forecast economic behaviour and patterns via the development of models.
• Assist in product development.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Database software.
• Spreadsheet.
• Internet.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Inventory control software.

Area of specialization:

E-commerce.

Specialization/experience (business sales and services):

• Sales.
• Buying.
• Merchandise needs analysis.
• Market analysis.
• Product selection.
• Negotiation.
• Distribution.
• Pricing.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Willing to travel. Travel expenses not paid by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Analytical.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Wellness program.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.

Support for mature workers:

Applies hiring policies that dis