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Produce Buyer
Posted on November 18, 2024
by Dom Amodeo Produce Ltd.
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector:
Business, Consulting & Mgmt
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 202
Duration: 2 calendar days (3 business days)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/etobicoke/668800214/produce-buyer/
Job Description
Tasks
- Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
- Arrange product according to planogram
- 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
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Sales
- Buying
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
- Computer
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available