retail buyer

JIMMY HVAC SERVICES INC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local HVAC services company in Mississauga is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage supplier relations, negotiate terms, and ensure adequate stock levels. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in purchasing. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with a work schedule of 30 to 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing or related field required.
• Ability to maintain adequate stock levels and negotiate with suppliers.
• Must be able to supervise a small team of buyers.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, and transportation arrangements.
• Purchase merchandise for resale and manage inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Flexibility

Team player

Accuracy

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• 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
• Supervise work of other buyers

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 35 hours per week