Assistant Buyer

Job summary

The Assistant Buyer will support procurement operations by managing vendor communications and processing purchase orders. They are responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and assisting with supply chain coordination.

Job details

About the Role Are you a self-starter who is curious, analytical, and excited by the fast-paced world of ecommerce and merchandising? Well.ca is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Assistant Buyer to join our Merchandising team. In this role, you will work to support the growth and development of a specific category, helping to drive sales, margin, assortment, inventory, and promotional performance. This is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially minded, highly analytical, and excited to take ownership of their work. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with vendors and cross-functional teams while developing your merchandising and category management skills in a dynamic ecommerce environment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Location: Toronto - Hybrid* in-office once per month, or as requested by Management Position Status: 12-Month Contract What You'll Do Working closely with the Director of Merchandising, you will support the growth and development of your assigned categories, including: * Supporting revenue, margin, and SKU count targets for your categories * Sourcing new vendors and distributors and setting them up to do business at Well.ca with the purpose of onboarding a steady line up of new and innovative brands * Building weekly promotions, in conjunction with key vendors, to meet promotional targets and generate traffic and excitement to Well.ca * Maximizing relationships with vendors, including securing coop and rebate dollars * Building seasonal programs where required * Managing inventory levels and proactively de-listing unproductive SKUs and vendors maximizing sales and turns * Setting strategic pricing and determining promotional pricing * Creating insight on category/SKU performance and regularly adapting the category to shifts in market trends * Working with the Marketing team to develop a robust promotional calendar * Related duties connected with making the category and business successful Qualifications * 1-2 years of experience in merchandising, buying and category management * Previous experience within ecommerce is an asset * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into action * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Commercially minded, with an understanding of how assortment, pricing, promotions, inventory, and margin work together to drive business results * Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience Desirable Attributes * A can-do self-starter who is tenacious and creative in finding ways to get things done * A person who is naturally curious, analytical, and innovative, and questions the status quo * Someone who is energetic, hardworking and brings a professional attitude to work * A team player who can help contribute to Well.ca’s amazing culture * Someone who’s already a huge Well.ca user and fan Disclosures Employer Name: WELL.CA (BH WATER HOLDCO LTD.) Contact information Ashley Morgan 935B Southgate Dr, Guelph ON N1L 0B9 519-489-7185 ashley.morgan@well.ca Payroll: Biweekly on Fridays AI Use: Well.ca does not currently utilize AI in their recruitment process

What you’ll do

The Assistant Buyer will support procurement operations by managing vendor communications and processing purchase orders. They are responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and assisting with supply chain coordination.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing procurement documentation. Previous experience in an administrative or purchasing role is preferred to ensure efficient workflow management.

Listed skills

• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Purchasing
• Inventory management
• Vendor relations
• Supply chain coordination
• Data entry
• Administrative support
• Self-Starter
• Energetic
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Curiosity
• Business Results
• Analytical Skills
• Category Management
• Sales
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Market Trend
• Merchandising
• Stock Keeping Unit
• Tenacity
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Retail
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Assistant Buyer
• Purchasing Assistant
• Buyers
• Procurement Clerks