Retail buyer

ESSO CASSELMAN; Casselman; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSO CASSELMAN in Ontario is seeking a purchasing/merchandising associate to study market reports, establish supplier contacts, maintain stock levels and negotiate prices and terms.

You will oversee distribution to outlets, provide excellent service, and visit trade shows and suppliers to select merchandise for resale. English language required, 30 hours per week, permanent role.

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP education is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Work language: English.
• Hours: 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events.

Skills

Analytical

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Team player

Accurate

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

• Education:
• Expérience:

EDUCATION

• College/CEGEP

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 arrangementswith suppliers
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
• Provide customer service
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type ofmerchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Analytical

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 hours per week