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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
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Merchandising and buying program or course
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Negotiation
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Screening questions
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?