senior buyer - retail or wholesale

Beauty Collection Sheppard Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and purchase merchandise for resale. This full-time position requires candidates with 3+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. Key responsibilities include studying market reports, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining stock levels. Applicants should have a college education or equivalent experience. A competitive hourly rate is offered along with other benefits.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience.
• Accurate and efficient in work.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Study market reports and sales promotion materials.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Negotiate prices and credit terms with suppliers.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent

Job description

Senior Buyer – Retail or Wholesale

Location: 7 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1R 4B7 – On site, full time, permanent, 30 hours per week, $36.00 per hour, starts ASAP.

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

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 & Skills

• Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience; Business/Commerce general.
• Experience: 3 to less than 5 years.
• Personal suitability: Accurate, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication, initiative, judgement, organized, team player, analytical.

Benefits

• Other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants. The employer supports diversity and inclusion initiatives such as diversity and cross‑cultural training for newcomers and refugees, as well as cultural competency training for Indigenous workers. All applicants are encouraged to apply.

Who can apply

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

Advertised until

2026-01-16