T&T Supermarket

Thornhill, ON

T&T Supermarket

Thornhill, ON

buyer - retail

Thornhill, ON (view on map)

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
• Retail business
Tasks
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
Computer and technology knowledge
• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
Geographical areas of specialization
• South East Asia
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Pricing
• Merchandising or window
Transportation/travel information
• Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
Screening questions
• Do you have experience working in this field?
Government programs
• Recognized employer
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
Other benefits
• Other benefits