Chief buyer - retail or wholesale

• Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

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

Work setting

• Wholesale establishment/store
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

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

• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers