senior buyer - retail or wholesale

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto is seeking a procurement specialist with a minimum of 3 years of experience. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, maintaining stock levels, and analyzing market reports. Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the work is strictly on-site. This position offers other benefits to successful applicants.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong ability to analyze market reports and sales data.
• Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports and sales promotion materials.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels and oversee distribution.

Skills

Market analysis

Negotiation skills

Stock management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Business/commerce, general

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Business/commerce, general

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supervise work of other buyers
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Additional information Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

Benefits

• Other benefits