Job details
- JobBank Id: 42675755
- JobSeekr Id: 333955
- Produce Buyer
- Mississauga, ON
- Full time
- Ararat Trading
- $34.50
- 51.75 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
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Wholesale establishment/store
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
- Select and purchase merchandise for resale
- Supervise work of other buyers
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Sales
- Buying
- Merchandise needs analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Judgement