retail buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time retail buyer to assist with merchandise selection and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma and experience in retail, focusing on client relations and market analysis for optimal stock levels. This is a permanent role with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail buying, market analysis, and product selection.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports and arrange products according to planogram.
• Maintain adequate stock levels and negotiate with suppliers.
• Provide customer service and oversee distribution of merchandise.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

Client focus

Analytical

Education

College diploma or certificate

Tools

MS Excel

Database software

Job description

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

• Location : Thornhill, ON
• Salary : $30.00 / hour, 30 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment : Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source : Job Bank #3272660

Overview

Languages

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)

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

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools / equipment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

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 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.