Full-Time

Food Buyer

Posted on May 27

Ph Food Company

7 KENHAR DRIVE, North York, ON, M9L 1M9

Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills

Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events; Select and purchase merchandise for resale; Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers; Maintain adequate stock levels; Establish and maintain contact with suppliers; Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase; Arrange product according to planogram; Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Excel; MS Word

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines

Specialization/Experience (Business sales and services)

Product selection; Pricing; Negotiation; Merchandise needs analysis; Market analysis; Buying

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Judgement; Organized

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