buyer - wholesale

Docap Distribution; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Mississauga is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee merchandise distribution. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, managing purchasing, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative team spirit.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Education: College/CEGEP required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices, discounts, and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets.
• Review establishment requirements and determine merchandise to purchase.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Database software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
  
  

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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
  
  

Supervision

• 3-4 people
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player