Retail Buyer

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 620103897
  • Open Date: September 28, 2024
  • Close Date: December 5, 2024
  • Organization: 127 ST. LIQUOR
  • Sector: Retail & Wholesale
  • Business Location:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Total Views: 200
  • Duration: 0 calendar days (0 business days)
  • Last Updated: 2 hours ago
  • Job URL: https://newpeople.ca/jobs/alberta/edmonton/620103897/retail-buyer/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 7 months - 1 year
  • Job Vacancies: 1
  • Compensation: $30.00 per hour / 35 to 44 hours per week
  • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Apply by: email to [email protected]
  • Education: High school graduation certificate

Job Description

Tasks

  • Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
  • 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
  • Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Spreadsheet
  • Internet
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

  • Sales
  • Buying
  • Merchandise needs analysis
  • Market analysis
  • Product selection
  • Negotiation
  • Distribution
  • Pricing
  • Merchandising or window

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Analytical