retail buyer

Old Faithful Shop; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail organization in Vancouver is seeking an individual to manage supplier relations and inventory. Responsibilities include studying market reports, maintaining stock levels, and negotiating with suppliers. Candidates should have at least a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of related experience. This permanent position requires working 30 to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Study market reports, trade periodicals, and sales promotion materials.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, and credit terms with suppliers.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets.
• Determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.

Job description

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale

Experience:

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Additional details:

• Duration of employment: Permanent
• Language of work: English
• Working hours: 30 to 40 hours per week