assistant buyer

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week