Retail Buyer Lead

2 weeks ago

West Kelowna, Canada Bylands Nurseries Ltd Full time

Company Description
**Bylands Garden Centre** is a premier plant and gardening destination in the Okanagan Valley. Family-owned and operated, for over 60 years, we offer one of the most diverse and complete mixes of hardy plants available in any garden store. Additionally, we have a comprehensive range of garden products and accessories.

Our **Culture of Excellence** supports our Vision (Inspiring Lives - Enhancing Our Community). We have enthusiasm for what we do; focusing on collaboration, planning, accountability, and follow-through. Our** Values **are**: S**ervice & quality-driven, **T**eamwork, **I**ntegrity, **C**ommunity, **H**ave fun (STICH). This **Culture** results in an enjoyable experience for both our team members and our customers.

This is a permanent, full-time position (_32 hours per week_) earning **$24/hour.**

**Job Description**:
The Retail Buyer Lead is responsible for curating an enjoyable and enticing shopping experience for our customers. Specifically, this person is responsible for building sales and supporting the Byland Garden Centre strategic plan by providing outstanding products to our customers through an integrative approach to company purchasing practices. This individual is responsible for the research, selection, ordering and verification of confirmations of all garden accessories, gifts, and hard good products.
- Communicates with vendors to negotiate prices and contracts.
- Research, select and evaluate current and prospective products and vendors.
- Evaluate current purchasing processes (e.g. purchase orders (PO)) and pricing strategy, and provide recommendations as identified.
- Working closely with Accounts & Inventory Lead to ensure accurate data input into Point of Sale (POS) system.
- Collaborate with appropriate team members on ordering and scheduling of deliveries based on seasonal and operating demands.
- Work with management on layout, location and display of all garden goods, gift products, and other hard goods.

**Qualifications**:
**Education / Experience**:

- 3-5 years experience in purchasing and merchandising
- Garden Centre Industry product knowledge

**Competencies**:

- Analytical Research
- Collaboration & Communication
- Creative Design / Merchandising (with Attention to Detail)
- Gardening Passion
- Negotiation
- PC Novice: Outlook, Word, Excel, Purchasing software (and PO system)
- Problem Solving
- Time Management / Sense of Urgency

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role requiring presence across multiple locations, and an ability to work remotely 1-2 days per week. While the majority of your time will be spent on the computer, you will need to be physically able to design displays.

Our spring shipping season is fast-paced and best suited to someone who can adjust to that increased workload & hours during that timeframe. Some travel may be required for trade shows and visiting suppliers.

We are a growing company so there are opportunities for increases and promotions based on qualifications and performance on the job.

We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including Extended Health and Dental, along with a Pension retirement savings plan - part of which Bylands matches

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