Liquidation & Closeout Buyer — Startup Warehouse Retail

JRoss Retail Recruiters; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A retail recruitment specialist is seeking a Buyer, Liquidation for a new large-format warehouse retail concept in Toronto. The ideal candidate will lead the development of liquidation strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventory in a fast-paced environment. This role demands strong analytical skills, negotiation abilities, and a background in high-volume retail. Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for advancement are provided as the retail concept grows.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in wholesale or category management within high-volume retail.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in entrepreneurial or start-up retail settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development for liquidation and closeout products.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
• Create and implement scalable buying and inventory processes.
• Analyze market trends to identify key opportunities.
• Monitor stock levels and guide replenishment.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Vendor relations

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

Inventory management systems

Excel

Job description

A retail recruitment specialist is seeking a Buyer, Liquidation for a new large-format warehouse retail concept in Toronto. The ideal candidate will lead the development of liquidation strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventory in a fast-paced environment. This role demands strong analytical skills, negotiation abilities, and a background in high-volume retail. Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for advancement are provided as the retail concept grows.