chief buyer - retail or wholesale
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Automobile dealership.
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.
- Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
- Select and purchase merchandise for resale.
- Supervise work of other buyers.
- Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records.
- Maintain computerized stock inventory.
- Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports.
- Identify potential markets.
- Analyze market research data to improve business decisions or activities .
Type of product:
Automotive parts and accessories.
Area of work experience:
Purchasing, procurement and contracts.
Area of specialization:
Market research.
Specialization/experience (business sales and services):
Market analysis. Negotiation.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Ability to work independently.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
Screening questions:
- 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:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Other benefits:
Other benefits.