assistant buyer
Posted on May 02, 2026 by Employer details OYATO FOOD INC.
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Urban area. Wholesale establishment/store. Retail business. Rural area. Tasks: 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. Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Buying. Market analysis. Product selection. Negotiation. Distribution. Pricing. Product development. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel regularly. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend.- Location Toronto, ONM6S 3Y6
- Work location On site
- Salary$36.20HOUR hourly / 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3566967
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Urban area
- Wholesale establishment/store
- Retail business
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
Experience and specialization
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
- Product development
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-04
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