Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- Maintain adequate stock levels
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
- Select and purchase merchandise for resale
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Sales
- Buying
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Pricing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Other benefits