Senior Buyer - Retail Or Wholesale

Employer

Lowebuys

Languages

English

Education

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Business office

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
• 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
• Use sales forecasting software
• Review quotations
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Prepare special orders
• Prepare purchase orders
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Plan and control budget and inventory
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Establish asking price
• Consult with suppliers
• Compute shipping costs
• Compile inventory reports
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Maintain computerized stock inventory
• Complete and process international purchase orders
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Negotiate price when purchasing or selling
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Implement programs on optimum inventory levels
• Forecast economic behaviour and patterns via the development of models
• Assist in product development

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Inventory control software

Area of specialization

E-commerce

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

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

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

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)