Chief buyer - retail or wholesale

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais ou Français
• Heures de travail: 37 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

• Persian

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
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
• 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

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Analytical

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• 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 have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Other

• Use of artificial intelligence

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available