Produce buyer

OVERVIEW LANGUAGES
English
EDUCATION
• Other trades certificate or diploma
EXPERIENCE
3 years to less than 5 years
ON SITE
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
WORK SETTING
• Wholesale establishment/store
• Retail business
RESPONSIBILITIES TASKS
• 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
• Provide customer service
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Supervise work of other buyers
SUPERVISION
• 3-4 people
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
SPECIALIZATION/EXPERIENCE (BUSINESS SALES AND SERVICES)
• Sales
• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Pricing
• Product development
• Merchandising or window
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY AND SAFETY
• Criminal record check
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

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