Job Description
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
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
- 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
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team play...