senior buyer - retail or wholesale

Beauty Collection Sheppard Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in the City of London is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier contact, stock levels, and purchasing. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in retail or wholesale, complemented by strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a salary of $36.00 per hour and requires in-person attendance. Interested applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

Diversity and cross-cultural training

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports, trade periodicals, and sales promotional materials.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms, and transportation arrangements.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise.
• Determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.
• Supervise work of other buyers.
• Visit trade shows and product design events.

Skills

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Judgment

Organized

Team player

Analytical

Education

College/CEGEP in Business/Commerce or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior buyer – retail or wholesale

Posted on November 07, 2025 by a licensed third‑party for Employer: Beauty Collection Sheppard Inc.

Location: 7 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1R 4B7

Work location: On site.

Salary: $36.00 per hour / 30 hours per week.

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time.

Starts as soon as possible.

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

Qualifications

Education: College/CEGEP, Business/Commerce, general OR equivalent experience.

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.

Languages: English.

Personal suitability:

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

Benefits

• Other benefits

Other information

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.

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self‑identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-07