Specialty food buyer (for Brazilian products)

Salary: $34,560.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Toronto, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable, Not required
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: General office equipment
Work Setting: Wholesale establishment
Specialization/Experience: Buying, Market analysis, Product selection, Negotiation, Product development
Type of merchandise: Food and beverages
Specific Skills/Activities: Select and purchase merchandise for resale, Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials, Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events, Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers, Establish and maintain contact with suppliers, Arrange product according to planogram, Maintain adequate stock levels, Basic computer skills (will train)
Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel regularly
Work Location Information: Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Other Languages: Portuguese
Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Other Information:As this position requires continuos contact and various negotiations with suppliers in Brazil that ship to Canada, proficiency in Portuguese will be viewed as a significant asset.
Employer: T.W. Importers & Exporters Inc.
How to Apply:
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
Contact Name: Fotios Patsilis
By E-mail: twimporters@twimporters.com
Business Profile: Importer and wholesale distributor of Brazilian specialty food products
Web Site: http://www.twimporters.com