Chief buyer – retail or wholesale

Full Time
  • October 31, 2023
  • Employment Information

    Richmond, BC

    Languages
    English

    Education
    Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
    Experience
    1 year to less than 2 years

    Responsibilities
    Tasks
    Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
    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
    Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
    Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
    Experience and specialization
    Computer and technology knowledge
    MS Excel
    MS Word
    Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
    Sales
    Buying
    Market analysis
    Product selection
    Negotiation
    Distribution
    Additional information
    Transportation/travel information
    Willing to travel
    Personal suitability
    Efficient interpersonal skills
    Excellent oral communication
    Judgement
    Team player
    Benefits
    Health benefits
    Health care plan

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    This employer has an approved Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis.

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