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Posted on May 02, 2025 by Employer details Best Office Inc.
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Wholesale establishment/store. 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. 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. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Area of specialization: E-commerce. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Buying. Merchandise needs analysis. Market analysis. Product selection. Negotiation. Distribution. Pricing. Product development. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.- Location4085 Sladeview Crescent Unit 1Mississauga, ONL5L 5X3
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$30.50HOUR hourly / 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3297662
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Wholesale establishment/store
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
- 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
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
Area of specialization
- E-commerce
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Merchandise needs analysis
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
- Product development
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
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
2025-06-01
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