wholesale buyer

Ekiba Packaging and supplies Co Ltd; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local packaging company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a buyer to manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and oversee merchandise distribution. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school certificate and 2–3 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on client relations and attention to detail. This is a permanent position requiring 30 to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a buying or purchasing role.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, and transportation arrangements.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets.
• Determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.
• Supervise other buyers.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week