retail buyer

Sapere Aude Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role involves analyzing market trends, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring optimal stock levels. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a keen analytical mindset, allowing them to make informed purchasing decisions. The company values flexibility and teamwork, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about retail and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years college diploma required for the retail buyer position.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices, maintain stock levels, and oversee distribution.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and provide customer service.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Database software

Spreadsheet

Internet

Job description

Job details

Retail Buyer

Posted on April 04, 2025 by Employer details Sapere Aude Inc.

• Location: Thornhill, ON
• Workplace information: On site
• Salary: $30.00/hour, 30 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Day, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Morning
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Source: Job Bank #3272660

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Study market reports, trade periodicals, and sales promotion materials
• Arrange product according to planogram
• 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
• Supervise work of other buyers
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories, and product design events

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Sales
• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Distribution
• Pricing
• Product development
• Merchandising or window

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

Employment groups

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

• Support for persons with disabilities: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Support for Veterans: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Support for mature workers: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

Advertised until

2025-05-04

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.