assistant buyer

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

• Urban area.
• Wholesale establishment/store.
• Retail business.
• Rural area.

Tasks:

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Provide customer service.
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events.

Specialization/experience (business sales and services):

• Buying.
• Market analysis.
• Product selection.
• Negotiation.
• Distribution.
• Pricing.
• Product development.

Transportation/travel information:

• Willing to travel regularly.
• Willing to travel cross-border.
• Willing to travel for extended periods.
• Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.