T&T Supermarket Hiring For Buyer at Markham, ON Full Time

• Generate reports and perform analysis on product selection, sales, pricing, market reports, and other related data as required
• Assist Category Manager in product category review and analysis to ensure sales opportunities and profitability
• Share best practices and maintain knowledge of emerging trends through networks with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide assistance in establishing pricing guidelines and maintain sales plus gross profit expectations
• Negotiate and replenish products at competitive market price, while ensuring accurate delivery
• Understand stores’ needs and partner closely with suppliers in sourcing new and seasonal products on a timely manner
• Create forecast for promotion
• Develop and maintain vendor partnership, programs, sponsorships, and in-store promotions
• Coordinate deliveries with vendor and store receivers, maintain optimal inventory and product quality

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in supermarket chain stores or products procurement, experience in procuring South East Asian grocery products is an asset
• Have technical knowledge of product categories, specification, pricing, including produce grading & standards
• Proven negotiation skills with sound business judgment, decision-making and problem solving skills
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm in delivering all the job responsibilities within the given timeline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft office programs)
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organization skills

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.