retail buyer

Newfurnituregallery; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a retail buyer to join their team. The successful candidate will engage in market analysis, supplier negotiations, and product selection, contributing to the overall success of the retail business. This full-time position requires effective analytical skills and a client-focused approach, ideally suited for individuals with a secondary education and some market experience.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Entry-level position with full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports, trade periodicals, and sales materials.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, and credit terms with suppliers.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.

Skills

Client focus

Judgment

Analytical skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Spreadsheet

Internet

MS Outlook

Job description

Join to apply for the retail buyer role at New Furniture Gallery.

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. Remote work is not available.

Work setting

• Retail business

Responsibilities

• Study market reports, trade periodicals, and sales promotion materials
• Arrange products according to planogram
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms, and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Review establishment requirements and determine merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories, and product design events

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Judgment
• Analytical skills

Additional details

• Entry level
• Full-time employment

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Retail

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Salary: CA$60,000.00 - CA$70,000.00

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