buyer - retail

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Retail business
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
• Arrange product according to planogram
• 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
• Provide expertise in response to clients needs

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Merchandise management certificate or course
• Merchandising and buying program or course

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Sales
• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Pricing
• Product development
• Merchandising or window

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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