Retail Buyer

7 months ago

Guelph, Canada Royal J&M Distributing Inc. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- Business/commerce, general
- Business statistics
- Merchandising and buying operations
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Business office
**Tasks**:

- 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
- Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Database software
- Spreadsheet
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
**Specialization/experience (business sales and services)**:

- Buying
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Pricing
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Willing to travel
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Analytical
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan
**Long term benefits**:

- Life insurance
- Other benefits

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