Senior Buyer - Retail Or Wholesale

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
• 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
• Use sales forecasting software
• Review quotations
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Prepare special orders
• Prepare purchase orders
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Plan and control budget and inventory
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Establish asking price
• Consult with suppliers
• Compute shipping costs
• Compile inventory reports
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Maintain computerized stock inventory
• Complete and process international purchase orders
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Negotiate price when purchasing or selling
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Implement programs on optimum inventory levels
• Forecast economic behaviour and patterns via the development of models
• Assist in product development

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

How to Apply

By email: [email protected]

Online: https://lowebuys.ca/careers/