Job Board for Vulnerable Youth
Retail Buyer
Posted on March 21, 2025
by SILVER CITY FOOD MARKET TWO
289 QUEEN MARY STREET, Ottawa, Ontario K1K 1X1
Job Sector:
Retail & Wholesale
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 203
Duration: 1 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/ottawa/586798616/retail-buyer/
Job Description
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
- Provide customer service
- Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
- Select and purchase merchandise for resale
Experience and specialization
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Sales
- Buying
- Negotiation
- Pricing
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized