Job details
- JobBank Id: 44970311
- JobSeekr Id: 424739
- Retail Buyer
- Mississauga, ON
- Full time
- Tastyeats Foods Ltd.
- $36.10
- 32 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Wholesale establishment/store
- Retail business
- Willing to relocate
- Business office
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Sell merchandise
- Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
- Order merchandise
- Establish work schedules
- Authorize payments by cheque
- Authorize return of merchandise
- Assign sales workers to duties
- Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
- Organize and maintain inventory
- Hire and train or arrange for training of staff
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Database software
- Spreadsheet
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Valid driver’s licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits