assistant buyer

OYATO FOOD INC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail business in Ontario is seeking a candidate with experience in supplier negotiation and merchandise purchasing. Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels and providing customer service. Applicants must have a college education and relevant experience. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring on-site work only.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Must be able to complete work at the physical location.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, and credit terms.
• Provide customer service.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.

Skills

Buying

Market analysis

Product selection

Negotiation

Distribution

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Toronto , ON M6S 3Y6
• Salary: 36.20 hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Starts: as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3446187

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail business
• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• 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
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Specialization & Experience

• Buying
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Distribution

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-17