Summary Chief Buyer near Vancouver (BC)

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "chief buyer" was moved from the group Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 6222) to the group Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101).

Find key facts and figures about working as a chief buyer. The following information is applicable to all Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101).

Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.

Description

Retail and wholesale buyers buy merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments and are usually responsible for the merchandising operations of retail or wholesale establishments. Retail and wholesale buyers who are supervisors and those who are assistants are included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$25.96/hour

Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Prospects

Limited

The job prospects are limited in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Jobs

32 jobs

advertised near Vancouver (BC)

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Skills

  • 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

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