Retail buyer

Canco 907; Area G (Lac La Hache/108 Mile Ranch); On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Canco 907 in Canada seeks a retail procurement specialist to study market reports and arrange products by planogram at the on-site location.

You will establish supplier contacts, maintain stock levels, negotiate terms, and attend trade shows as part of merchandising duties. Relocation costs are covered by the employer; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in retail or grocery environment is preferred.
• Ability to study market reports and sales promotions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Analytical

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

1 year to less than 2 years experience

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• On-site customer service
• Retail service establishment

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
• 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
• Hire and train or arrange for training of staff

SUPERVISION

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• Grocery clerks and shelf stockers

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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