senior buyer - retail or wholesale

Beauty Collection Sheppard Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Toronto is seeking a Purchasing Agent to oversee stock management and supplier relations. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. This is a permanent position requiring 30 hours per week, with English as the working language.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports and trade periodicals.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Negotiate prices and credit terms with suppliers.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise.

Skills

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Analytical

Education

College / CEGEP in Business / Commerce

Job description

Education

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

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Other benefits

Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 30 hours per week