retail buyer

Lee Valley Tools; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks an entry-level professional for their Purchasing and Supply Chain team. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience in areas like market research and supplier management. The position combines in-person and remote work, focusing on establishing supplier relationships and maintaining inventory levels for optimal business operations.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience in marketing and sales.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of financial reports and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Negotiate prices and manage inventory levels.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

E-commerce

Marketing strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail business
• Business office
• Wholesalers
• Hardware store
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
  
  

Responsibilities

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 arrangements with suppliers
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Sell products on a retail basis
• Plan, direct and monitor activities of sales department
• Plan and control budget and inventory
• Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Develop and implement marketing and advertising and sales strategies
• Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
• Compile inventory reports
• Conduct quality control
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
• Monitor and evaluate
• Recommend suitable products
• Implement programs on optimum inventory levels
• Identify potential markets
• Coordinate the organization’s financial operations and budget activities in order to optimize financial performance
• Assist in developing inventories
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Technical or specialized editing

• Financial reports
  
  

Area of work experience

• Marketing
• Marketing and sales
• Forecasting or projection
  
  

Area of specialization

• E-commerce
• Market research
• Marketing strategy development
• Consumer products
  
  

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Distribution
• Pricing
• Product development
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Wellness program
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail

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