Chief buyer - retail or wholesale

• Location Brampton, ONL6V 1C2
• Work location On site
• Salary$37.00HOUR hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3691568

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Automobile dealership

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Maintain computerized stock inventory
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Identify potential markets
• Analyze market research data to improve business decisions or activities

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Automotive parts and accessories

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Area of specialization

• Market research

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Market analysis
• Negotiation

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits