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chief buyer
Posted on April 16, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Luxe Du Jour
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Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: 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. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Computer and technology knowledge: Spreadsheet. Internet. MS Excel. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Area of specialization: E-commerce. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Sales. Buying. Merchandise needs analysis. Market analysis. Product selection. Negotiation. Distribution. Pricing. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Team player. Analytical. Screening questions: Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Commission. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Stocks/shares. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Parking available.- Location605 5 Ave SW suite 1010Calgary, ABT2P 3H5
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$35.40HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3275396
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
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
- Business office
Responsibilities
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
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
Area of specialization
- E-commerce
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Sales
- Buying
- Merchandise needs analysis
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Stocks/shares
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2025-05-16
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