Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Business/commerce, general
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Asset languages
- Mandarin
- Vietnamese
Work setting
- Wholesale establishment/store
- Retail business
- Business office
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Plan and control budget and inventory
- Monitor for quality
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
Area of specialization
- E-commerce
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Computer
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Analytical
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available