wholesale buyer

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Toronto seeks a candidate to manage product arrangements, supplier negotiations, and customer service. The ideal candidate has a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience. The role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to negotiate prices and establish supplier relationships.
• Skills in inventory management and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Arrange product according to planogram.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, discounts and credit terms.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Wholesale establishment/store

Responsibilities

• 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

• 5-10 people

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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