Produce Buyer

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 265133521
  • Open Date: November 21, 2024
  • Close Date: February 16, 2025
  • Organization: Dom Amodeo Produce Ltd.
  • Sector: Administrative & Office
  • Business Location:Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
  • Total Views: 201
  • Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
  • Last Updated: 5 hours ago
  • Job URL: https://newpeople.ca/jobs/ontario/etobicoke/265133521/produce-buyer/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 3 years - 5 years
  • Job Vacancies: 1
  • Compensation: $36.00 per hour / 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Apply by: email to [email protected]
  • Education: Bachelor's degree

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
  • Supervise work of other buyers

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Internet
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Specialization or experience

  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

  • Sales
  • Buying
  • Market analysis
  • Product selection
  • Negotiation
  • Distribution
  • Pricing

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone
  • Computer

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available