assistant buyer

Adhara Trading Corporation
Richmond, BC, CA
$29 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
  • Education : College / CEGEP
  • Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

  • Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
  • 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
  • Supervise work of other buyers
  • Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

  • Buying
  • Merchandise needs analysis
  • Product selection
  • Negotiation
  • Distribution

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 35 hours per week
  • 8 days ago
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