wholesale buyer – Vancouver
Job Description
Posted on September 06, 2024 by Employer details PhoneBox
Job details
- Location Vancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 29.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Area of specialization
- E-commerce
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Employment groups Help – Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?