wholesale buyer

Location

Edmonton, AB | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Marketing, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• 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
• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
• Supervise work of other buyers

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Job tags

Salary

$28.85 per hour