assistant buyer

assistant buyer

Offer parameters
Ikou Inc.
$32 an hour
Markham, ON, CA

Woke Type

permanent

About

  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 35 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

  • College / CEGEP
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

Various locations

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
  • Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
  • Select and purchase merchandise for resale
  • Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Spreadsheet
  • Internet
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

  • Buying
  • Product selection
  • Negotiation
  • Pricing

Transportation / travel information

Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Team player

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

  • Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers