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retail buyer

POSTED ON 3/31/2025 AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2025
Sapere Aude Inc. Thornhill, ON Full Time

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

  • Retail business

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
  • 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

  • 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of specialization

  • E-commerce

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

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