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Buyer

  • Guelph, ON, Canada

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications · Contract

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Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
Job type
Contract
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Experience
Proven Buyer experience with a minimum of 3-5 years experience
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Are you a self-starter with a desire to achieve results in a fast paced environment? Well.ca is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Buyer to join their growing Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong experience that is ready to take on any challenge.

About the Role:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Toronto - Hybrid* in-office four times per month, or as requested by Management

Type: Full-time Contract

Duration: 12-months

Start date: January 2027

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • Take full ownership of ambitious revenue, margin, and SKU productivity targets across assigned categories, driving sustainable growth and profitability.
  • Identify, source, and onboard new vendors and distributors, continuously building a pipeline of innovative, differentiated, and exciting brands for Well.ca.
  • Develop and execute compelling seasonal programs, curating robust assortments that deliver against sales and margin targets while strengthening Well.ca's position as a go-to gifting destination.
  • Proactively manage inventory productivity, optimizing stock levels, assortment breadth, and inventory turns while identifying and rationalizing underperforming SKUs and vendors.
  • Develop and manage strategic pricing across all category SKUs, balancing competitiveness, profitability, and market positioning, including promotional pricing strategies.
  • Plan and execute impactful weekly promotions in partnership with key vendors, delivering against promotional targets while driving traffic, conversion, and customer excitement.
  • Build and maximize strategic vendor partnerships, negotiating competitive terms and securing incremental co-op marketing, rebate, and promotional funding opportunities.
  • Analyze category, brand, and SKU-level performance to identify opportunities, generate actionable insights, and proactively evolve the assortment in response to market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive activity.
  • Partner closely with the Marketing team to develop and execute a robust promotional calendar that supports category objectives and broader business priorities.
  • Take initiative and ownership of additional responsibilities and projects that contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the categories and Well.ca.

Qualifications:

  • Proven Buyer experience with a minimum of 3-5 years experience
  • Previous Buying experience within the Retail industry is an asset
  • Track record of success working for a top-tier retailer or brand
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience 
  • Strong analytical skills

Desirable Attributes:

  • A proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong can-do attitude, demonstrating tenacity, resourcefulness, and creativity in overcoming challenges and getting things done.
  • A naturally curious and analytical thinker who embraces innovation, challenges the status quo, and is always looking for opportunities to improve.
  • An energetic, driven, and hardworking professional who takes pride in their work and approaches every opportunity with enthusiasm and accountability.
  • A collaborative team player who brings a positive attitude, builds strong relationships, and contributes to Well.ca’s unique and vibrant culture.
  • A genuine Well.ca enthusiast who knows, loves, and shops the brand, with a passion for our business, our customers, and what we stand for.

Disclosures

Employer Name: WELL.CA (BH WATER HOLDCO LTD.)

Contact information:

  • Ashley Morgan 
  • 935B Southgate Dr, Guelph ON N1L 0B9  
  • 519-489-7185 
  • hiring@well.ca 

Payroll: Biweekly on Fridays

  • AI Use: Well.ca does not currently utilize AI in their recruitment process
More about this job

Responsibilities

Own category revenue, margin, and SKU productivity targets by sourcing vendors, managing assortments and inventory, setting pricing, and executing promotions. Analyze performance and market trends, negotiate vendor partnerships and funding, and collaborate with Marketing on promotional programs.

Requirements

Candidates need 3–5 years of proven Buyer experience, strong analytical skills, and an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Retail buying experience and a track record with a top-tier retailer or brand are assets.

Skills

  • Buying
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Category Management
  • Assortment Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Promotional Planning
  • Revenue Growth
  • Margin Management
  • SKU Productivity
  • Retail Analytics
  • Market Analysis
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Hiring contact

Ashley Morgan

Categories

  • Retail
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Data & Analytics

Keywords

  • Buying
  • Retail
  • Merchandising
  • Category Management
  • Revenue Targets
  • Margin Targets
  • SKU Productivity
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Vendor Onboarding
  • Assortment Planning
  • Seasonal Programs
  • Inventory Productivity
  • Inventory Turns
  • SKU Rationalization
  • Strategic Pricing
  • Promotional Pricing
  • Weekly Promotions
  • Vendor Partnerships
  • Negotiation
  • Co-Op Marketing
  • Rebates
  • Category Performance Analysis
  • Brand Performance Analysis
  • Market Trends
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Promotional Calendar
  • Marketing Collaboration

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