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buyer - retail

Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Care Plan

About the role

Overview

Languages

French

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Retail business On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials 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 Provide expertise in response to clients needs

Supervision

1 to 2 people Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Merchandise management certificate or course Merchandising and buying program or course

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

Database software Spreadsheet Internet MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Word Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

Sales Buying Merchandise needs analysis Market analysis Product selection Negotiation Pricing Product development Merchandising or window

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Physically demanding

Personal suitability

Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Judgement Organized Team player Analytical

Benefits

Health benefits

Disability benefits Health care plan

Other Benefits

On-site amenities Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

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

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

About Coopsco Sainte-Foy

Retail
11-50 employees
Founded in 1971

𝐋𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞́𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 C’est une entreprise interne au Cégep de Sainte-Foy. Elle a été fondée par et pour les étudiant·e·s du Cégep et a pour mission d’offrir à ses membres les produits et services nécessaires à leur réussite, et ce, à un coût avantageux pour eux. À l'écoute de son milieu et de ses membres, elle contribue au développement économique, social, culturel et durable pour sa communauté. Aujourd'hui, Coopsco Sainte-Foy compte plus de 18 000 membres actifs et réalise un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 5 millions de dollars annuellement.

𝐋𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐝'𝐮𝐧 𝐫𝐞́𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐮 La coopérative de Sainte-Foy fait partie d’une fédération dont les membres sont regroupés sous la bannière COOPSCO. Celle-ci regroupe plus de 60 coopératives en milieu scolaire, présentes dans 98 établissements scolaires dont 16 sont des librairies agréées.

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