wholesale buyer

Government of Canada; Bois-des-Filion; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an experienced individual to handle supplier relations and stock management. The candidate must be bilingual and possess a Registered Apprenticeship certificate, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier contact, negotiating terms, and managing merchandise selection and stock levels. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and proficiency in various software including MS Office and ERP solutions. The role is strictly onsite.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports 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.
• Provide customer service.
• Review requirements and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.
• Verify stock availability from current inventories.
• Oversee evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services.
• Complete and process international purchase orders.
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing, and profit reports.
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed.

Skills

Bilingual

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Analytical

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Database software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Tally ERP

Job description

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

5 years or more

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
• 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
• Provide customer service
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
• Complete and process international purchase orders
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Tally ERP

Additional information

Personal suitability

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