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Senior Buyer - Retail Or Wholesale with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Business/commerce, general
• Finance, general

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Business office

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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Inventory control software

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

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

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program