buyer - wholesale

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Wholesale establishment / store

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
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Distribution
• Pricing
• Product development

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 hours per week