17 Buying jobs in Canada
Grain Buying Analyst
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Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 10/15/2025
About this opportunity:
The Grain Procurement Analyst supports the organization’s grain buying strategy by delivering critical market insights, pricing analysis, and supplier offer evaluations to enable informed and cost-effective procurement decisions. This role helps ensure a reliable and competitive grain supply for a single sourcing location, while supporting supply chain continuity and risk mitigation efforts. The top three deliverables of this role are: (1) evaluation of supplier offers and contract support, (2) accurate and timely market reports and price forecasts, and (3) maintenance of analytical tools and dashboards that track procurement performance and market trends.
In scope for this role are domestic and global grain market monitoring, procurement analysis for the sourcing location, collaboration with procurement, logistics, finance, and risk management teams, supporting supplier negotiations, assisting with contract approvals within delegated authority, and helping coordinate day-to-day operational logistics. The role involves both analytical and advisory responsibilities, influencing purchasing decisions and supporting contract execution.
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What you’ll do:
Source and purchase grain for a single location, performing duties similar to a Grain Buyer.
Monitor domestic and global grain markets, track pricing trends, and forecast costs to guide purchasing decisions.
Analyze market conditions and evaluate supplier proposals to secure cost-effective, timely procurement.
Negotiate terms and execute contracts within delegated authority to ensure reliable and competitive supply.
Collaborate with the Grain Handling office and ethanol production teams to align quality standards and delivery schedules.
Manage risks related to price volatility, supply disruptions, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain detailed records, dashboards, and reports to support senior management and operational decision-making.
Build and sustain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent grain quality and availability.
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field would be considered an asset.
Experience in grain procurement, commodity trading, or agricultural supply chain roles would be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong understanding of grain markets, including domestic and international commodity trends, pricing mechanisms, and risk factors. Familiarity with grain quality standards, contract terms, and regulatory requirements (CFR).
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, software for market analysis and reporting, procurement or trading platforms, and/or ERP systems considered an asset.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, October 14, 2025.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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Who we are:
Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
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The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
Health & dental benefits
Substantial mental health coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee family assistance
Virtual healthcare coverage
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
Internal course offerings
Education assistance for additional development
Opportunities to work on special projects
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes-for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
Our values:
Protect what matters
Do it right
Make it better
Do it together
Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares , connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.
Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.
Equal opportunity employer
We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.
To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.
The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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Student Intern, Buying Associate
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Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Americas
Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
City: Newmarket
**16 Month Internship**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) is a US$7.9 billion global leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions. We bring global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. Through our unrivalled customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in aerospace and defense, communications, enterprise, healthtech, industrial, capital equipment, and smart energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges.
Celestica is a high-integrity work environment and when you join Celestica you are a part of a leading global company that enables the world's best brands, and contributes to our innovative and collaborative solutions that help our customers unlock the potential of the future.
Our global network spans 15 countries with 26,000 employees across the Americas, Europe and Asia. At our Toronto headquarters, we are focused on attracting top talent into our organization, including interns from universities and colleges.
Celestica's internship program provides students with valuable development through real-life work experience, exciting projects and networking with industry professionals.
**Benefits for Students Include:**
+ Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies
+ Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
+ Possibility of a full-time position after completion of degree
+ Access to Celestica's development programs and projects
+ Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program - two paid days off to volunteer per year
+ Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
+ Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance
**What's in it for you?**
+ **Opportunity:** Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company
+ **Innovation:** We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things
+ **Collaboration:** Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology
+ **Sustainability:** We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer
+ **Development opportunities:** including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship
+ **Networking:** Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.
+ **Fun:** Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica's charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities.
**About this Opportunity:**
The Buying Intern acts as a key member of the Supply Chain team by providing support to the Buying/Planning teams.
**Preferred Skills:**
+ Basic understanding of purchasing practices and procedures.
+ Strong knowledge of Google Sheets and Excel, experience with macros is an asset.
+ Knowledge of Power BI is an asset.
+ Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
+ Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight time deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
+ Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
+ Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
+ Experience in operations management is an asset.
**Activities:**
+ Reviews demand requirements for lower dollar, lower cost manufacturing parts and supplies.
+ Checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
+ Obtains quotes, examines bids and recommends awards.
+ Suggests, prepares and administers purchase orders to achieve material quality, cost and delivery requirements.
+ Analyzes material availability to manage inventory investment.
+ Maintains ongoing communication with suppliers to gather information on materials availability, cost, shipping and delivery methods and timing, problem resolution, etc.
+ Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements.
+ Assists in surveys, site audits and analysis leading to supplier sourcing.
+ Assists Buyer or Team Leader in reviewing supplier performance and makes recommendations on changes or disqualifications.
+ Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies.
**Physical Demands, duties of this position are varied and will include:**
+ Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
+ Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
+ Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
**Additional Details:**
**Area:** Supply Chain Management
**Start Date:** May 2026
**Location:** 213 Harry Walker Dr South, Newmarket, ON
**Vacancies:** 1 position
**Experience:** No formal experience is required.
**Education:** Enrollment in an Internship/Co-op program completing 2nd or 3rd year of a 4-year University program specializing in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Science, or Math and Stats.
***As this position involves work that is subject to the Canadian Government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP), your employment offer is conditional upon the successful completion of a security assessment by Celestica and/or its authorized agents, per the Controlled Goods Regulations.**
To apply, please visit . **Please provide a copy of your transcript with your application. Please include your student email address in your application.**
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP). Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet all other requirements under CGP. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Account Executive, Services & Buying Programs
Posted 9 days ago
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Apply ( Location:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
+ Area of InterestSales - Product
+ Compensation Range CAD - CAD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestPortfolio
+ Job Id
**The application window is expected to close on 17/October/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.**
**Location:** Candidate must be based in Ottawa for this role.
**Clearance:** Ability to gain the TS Clearance.
**MEET THE TEAM**
Join Cisco's dynamic Services & Software Sales team, passionate about driving innovative solutions for our customers. We are a collaborative group of sales, engineering, and strategy experts who work together to deliver exceptional business outcomes. Our team is passionate about enabling customer success, using Cisco's world-class portfolio of services & buying programs to meet evolving business needs.
**YOUR IMPACT**
As an Account Executive, you will play a key role in redefining how our Federal Government customers achieve their business goals through Cisco's lifecycle services, premium services, and enterprise agreements. This role blends your expertise in services and software with strategic relationship-building to drive revenue and create lasting customer value.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative sales strategies, work with an outstanding team, and make a meaningful impact on Cisco's customers and their success.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Lead the sales of Services and Buying Program solutions, focusing on Lifecycle, Professional & Premium Services upsell, Enterprise Agreements.
+ Drive revenue by identifying, pricing, and closing multi-architecture enterprise agreements and growing Premium Services offerings.
+ Educate and mentor account teams on enterprise agreements, software consumption models, and services value propositions.
+ Manage contract/legal negotiations and internal approvals while aligning portfolio positioning with customer needs.
+ Develop trusted customer relationships and provide consultative solutions tailored to their business outcomes, financial needs, and long-term objectives.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales Engineers, Solutions Architects, Legal, Finance, and Partners, to create and implement winning strategies.
+ Maintain accurate pipeline and forecast updates while driving timely execution of customer-facing activities.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
+ BA/BS degree in technology, marketing, or management with 5+ years of proven experience in Services and/or Software sales, with a strong track record of exceeding quotas, particularly in the Federal Government sector.
+ Expertise in lifecycle services, professional services, as well as enterprise software agreements.
+ Strategic attitude with experience transitioning sales motions from hardware to software while using services to deliver business outcomes.
+ Strong understanding of industry-specific drivers and strategic imperatives.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Outstanding consultative selling and financial solution skills tailored to unique customer challenges.
+ Consistent track record to build positive relationships with diverse buyer personas, including C-level executives.
+ Strong communication and presentation skills to tailor messages to various audiences.
+ Tenacious with a passion for exceeding sales goals.
**WE ARE CISCO**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess ( to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
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Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Directeur.rice des achats | Buying Director
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Directeur.trice des achats
Altitude Sports est un détaillant en ligne basé à Montréal, à l’intersection de la mode et du plein air. Fondée en 1984, l’entreprise offre des conseils d’experts sur l’équipement haut de gamme et les vêtements techniques, un programme d’avantages exclusifs aux membres et une sélection précise de produits pour les aventures en ville. Notre équipe, animée par une passion pour l’excellence, réunit des talents et des intérêts divers. Malgré notre croissance, nous restons fidèles à nos racines de boutique locale depuis près de 40 ans. Engagés envers la durabilité, nous nous dédions à minimiser notre impact environnemental, veillant à ce que notre amour pour le plein air se reflète dans notre engagement à le préserver.
Notre vision
Être la plus grande des petites boutiques.
Notre mission
Équiper nos clients des produits les plus durables et les mieux conçus par l’entremise d’une expérience en ligne inégalée.
Nos valeurs
Placez le client en premier. Dites-le, tout simplement. Allez de l’avant. Amusez-vous.
Le rôle
Le.la candidat.e idéal.e possède une connaissance profonde de l’industrie des vêtements de plein air et de style de vie et a la capacité de tirer parti de son réseau de contacts pour établir et développer des relations stratégiques avec nos principaux vendeurs. De plus, le.la candidat.e idéal.e aura fait ses preuves dans la direction d’une équipe d’achat dans un environnement multimarques, aura de solides compétences analytiques et sera capable d’initier et diriger des initiatives interfonctionnelles afin d'améliorer la profitabilité.
Ce que tu feras
- Développer et exécuter des stratégies de marchandisage en accord avec les objectifs de l'entreprise.
- Superviser les achats, les stratégies de tarification et la gestion du cycle de vie des produits.
- Analyser les tendances du marché, les comportements des consommateurs et les offres de concurrence afin de développer le mélange optimal de marques et de produits.
- Gérer une équipe de professionnels des achats, établir des objectifs, offrir du mentorat et encourager la collaboration.
- Influencer les équipes marketing, opérations et contenu studio afin de s’assurer que les stratégies mises en place sont alignées sur les objectifs de l’organisation.
- Stimuler l’innovation en identifiant les nouvelles tendances, en évaluant de nouvelles marques et catégories.
- Bâtir des analyses d’affaires pour soutenir l’investissement dans de nouvelles catégories de produits, des systèmes et outils.
- Participer à l'élaboration du budget et à l'allocation des ressources pour les activités de marchandisage.
- Établir et entretenir des relations solides avec les fournisseurs et les intervenants de l’industrie.
- Surveiller et évaluer les indicateurs clés de performance liés au marchandisage, et apporter des ajustements basés sur les données si nécessaire.
- Communiquer efficacement avec les pairs et le comité exécutif en fournissant des mises à jour sur les initiatives, les stratégies et les résultats en matière de marchandisage.
- Mettre en place une mentalité d’amélioration continue pour optimiser les processus et les outils.
Qui tu es
- Baccalauréat en commerce ou dans un domaine connexe.
- MBA et/ou études supérieures sont des atouts.
- Minimum de 8 ans d'expérience et minimum de 5 ans en gestion d'équipe.
- Une expérience significative dans l’industrie des vêtements de plein air et de style de vie est un atout considérable.
- Capacité éprouvée à diriger et à développer des équipes performantes.
- Solides compétences analytiques et expérience en analyse de marché et en prévision des tendances.
- Une expérience solide et éprouvée en développement et d'exécution réussis de stratégies de marchandisage.
- Excellentes compétences en négociation et en relations interpersonnelles.
- Capacité à travailler dans un environnement rapide et dynamique, et à s'adapter aux conditions changeantes du marché.
- Démonstration de réflexion stratégique et de capacités de résolution de problèmes.
- Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite en français et en anglais.
- Disponible pour voyager 2 à 4 fois par an.
Ce que tu y gagneras
Faire un travail qui compte nous rend plus heureux, plus épanouis. C’est le même principe pour les avantages sociaux: nous t’offrons donc des outils en matière de santé, de bien-être et d’apprentissage afin de te permettre d’atteindre tes objectifs. En voici quelques-uns:
- Des rabais sur des marques de mode et de plein air pour toi et ta famille
- Un accès complet à un service de télémédecine
- Une assurance médicale et dentaire complète
- Cinq journées mobiles personnelles
- 20 heures payées pour faire du bénévolat et soutenir notre communauté
- Des possibilités d’apprentissage et de perfectionnement
- La possibilité de travailler à la maison
- La chance de participer à des comités sociaux, des équipes sportives, des sorties de groupe et des concours
Altitude Sports s’engage à créer un environnement de travail qui favorise l’inclusivité. Nous encourageons les membres de notre équipe à exprimer leur personnalité de façon authentique, et nous reconnaissons l’apport des différentes perspectives qui enrichissent notre communauté. Nous invitons sincèrement toutes les personnes, indépendamment de facteurs tels que la race, l’origine nationale ou ethnique, la couleur, la religion, l’âge, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la situation familiale, les caractéristiques génétiques ou la situation de handicap, à venir créer leur propre histoire avec nous.
Director of Buying
Altitude Sports is a Montreal-based leading ecommerce retailer in Canada, working and playing at the intersection of fashion and the outdoors. Founded in 1984, the company offers best-in-class advice on premium gear and technical apparel, a members-only benefits program, and a curated selection of products for outdoor adventures and urban pursuits. Our team is united by a passion for excellence, bringing together diverse talents and interests. Despite our growth, we remain true to our roots as the local shop nearly 40 years ago. Dedicated to sustainability, we strive to minimize our environmental impact, ensuring our love for the outdoors is matched by our commitment to preserving it.
Our vision
To be the biggest little shop.
Our mission
To equip our clients with the most durable & well-designed goods through an ecommerce experience that’s unequaled.
Our values
Put the customer first. Just say it. Run with it. Have fun.
The role
The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the outdoor and lifestyle clothing industry and has the ability to leverage their network of contacts to build and grow the strategic relationship with our key vendors. Further, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading a buying team in a multi-brand environment, strong analytical skills and the ability to spearhead cross-functional initiatives to enhance profitability.
What you will do
- Lead the development and execution of merchandising strategies aligned with company goals to increase sales, margins and sell through.
- Oversee buying, pricing strategies and product lifecycle management.
- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior and competitor offerings to develop the optimal brand and product mix.
- Manage a team of buying professionals, setting goals, providing mentorship and fostering collaboration.
- Collaborate with marketing, operations and studio content teams to ensure strategies are aligned with organizational goals.
- Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends, evaluating new brands and categories.
- Build business cases to support the investment in new categories, systems and tools.
- Participate in budgeting and resource allocation for merchandising activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, and industry stakeholders.
- Monitor and evaluate merchandising performance KPIs and making data-driven adjustments as needed.
- Communicate effectively with peers and executive committee, providing updates on merchandising initiatives, strategies and results.
- Implement a continuous improvement mindset to optimize processes and tools.
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
- MBA and/or higher education are an asset.
- Minimum 8 years of experience and at least 5 years of team management experience.
- Significant experience in the outdoor and lifestyle apparel industry is a strong asset.
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in market analysis and trend forecasting.
- Proven track record of successful development and execution of merchandising strategies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in both French and English.
- Available to travel 2 to 4 times per year.
What's in it for you
When we do work that matters, we feel engaged and happier. The same goes for benefits: so we provide you with health, learning and well-being tools to help you reach your goals. Some of these include:
- Discounts on outdoor and fashion brands for you and your family
- Full access to Telemedicine services
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- 5 Personal Days
- 20 hours of paid to volunteer and support our community
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working home-office options
- A modern workspace in the heart of Montreal’s Little Italy for local candidates
- A chance to participate in social committees, sports teams, group outings and contests
Altitude Sports is committed to cultivating a work environment that champions inclusivity. We empower each team member to embrace their authentic selves and celebrate the diverse perspectives that uniquely enrich our collective. We extend a warm invitation to all individuals irrespective of factors such as race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. We can’t wait for you to create your own adventure with us!
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Directeur.rice des achats | Buying Director
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des achats
Altitude Sports est un détaillant en ligne basé à Montréal, à l’intersection de la mode et du plein air. Fondée en 1984, l’entreprise offre des conseils d’experts sur l’équipement haut de gamme et les vêtements techniques, un programme d’avantages exclusifs aux membres et une sélection précise de produits pour les aventures en ville. Notre équipe, animée par une passion pour l’excellence, réunit des talents et des intérêts divers. Malgré notre croissance, nous restons fidèles à nos racines de boutique locale depuis près de 40 ans. Engagés envers la durabilité, nous nous dédions à minimiser notre impact environnemental, veillant à ce que notre amour pour le plein air se reflète dans notre engagement à le préserver.
Notre vision
Être la plus grande des petites boutiques.
Notre mission
Équiper nos clients des produits les plus durables et les mieux conçus par l’entremise d’une expérience en ligne inégalée.
Nos valeurs
Placez le client en premier. Dites-le, tout simplement. Allez de l’avant. Amusez-vous.
Le rôle
idé possède une connaissance profonde de l’industrie des vêtements de plein air et de style de vie et a la capacité de tirer parti de son réseau de contacts pour établir et développer des relations stratégiques avec nos principaux vendeurs. De plus, idé aura fait ses preuves dans la direction d’une équipe d’achat dans un environnement multimarques, aura de solides compétences analytiques et sera capable d’initier et diriger des initiatives interfonctionnelles afin d'améliorer la profitabilité.
Ce que tu feras
Qui tu es
Ce que tu y gagneras
Faire un travail qui compte nous rend plus heureux, plus épanouis. C’est le même principe pour les avantages sociaux: nous t’offrons donc des outils en matière de santé, de bien-être et d’apprentissage afin de te permettre d’atteindre tes objectifs. En voici quelques-uns:
Altitude Sports s’engage à créer un environnement de travail qui favorise l’inclusivité. Nous encourageons les membres de notre équipe à exprimer leur personnalité de façon authentique, et nous reconnaissons l’apport des différentes perspectives qui enrichissent notre communauté. Nous invitons sincèrement toutes les personnes, indépendamment de facteurs tels que la race, l’origine nationale ou ethnique, la couleur, la religion, l’âge, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la situation familiale, les caractéristiques génétiques ou la situation de handicap, à venir créer leur propre histoire avec nous.
Director of Buying
Altitude Sports is a Montreal-based leading ecommerce retailer in Canada, working and playing at the intersection of fashion and the outdoors. Founded in 1984, the company offers best-in-class advice on premium gear and technical apparel, a members-only benefits program, and a curated selection of products for outdoor adventures and urban pursuits. Our team is united by a passion for excellence, bringing together diverse talents and interests. Despite our growth, we remain true to our roots as the local shop nearly 40 years ago. Dedicated to sustainability, we strive to minimize our environmental impact, ensuring our love for the outdoors is matched by our commitment to preserving it.
Our vision
To be the biggest little shop.
Our mission
To equip our clients with the most durable & well-designed goods through an ecommerce experience that’s unequaled.
Our values
Put the customer first. Just say it. Run with it. Have fun.
The role
The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the outdoor and lifestyle clothing industry and has the ability to leverage their network of contacts to build and grow the strategic relationship with our key vendors. Further, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading a buying team in a multi-brand environment, strong analytical skills and the ability to spearhead cross-functional initiatives to enhance profitability.
What you will do
Who you are
What's in it for you
When we do work that matters, we feel engaged and happier. The same goes for benefits: so we provide you with health, learning and well-being tools to help you reach your goals. Some of these include:
Altitude Sports is committed to cultivating a work environment that champions inclusivity. We empower each team member to embrace their authentic selves and celebrate the diverse perspectives that uniquely enrich our collective. We extend a warm invitation to all individuals irrespective of factors such as race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. We can’t wait for you to create your own adventure with us!
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Earn up to $20+/hour Buying Tickets! Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099) - Winnipeg, MB
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Earn up to $20+/hour Buying Tickets!
Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099)
Founded in 2017, REPS & Co. is a leader in the entertainment industry specializing in ticketing for live events. We are industry veterans with fresh ideas for the ticketing industry. We provide tickets to live events and shows across the nation including music, sports and theatrical performances. We pride ourselves in offering the best experience for the best price to our customers. Our technology is what allows us to outperform our competitors and deliver an unforgettable experience to fans.We are excited to add a Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099) to our growing team!
Make extra income buying tickets at venue box offices
Earn commissions on every ticket you buy
Flexible schedule
No experience necessary, but if you have worked as a rideshare or delivery driver, shopper, courier or done other gig type jobs, this may be a good fit for you
Ticket buyers receive ticket purchase orders thru an app on their smartphone, then travel to venues to purchase tickets using a company provided credit card
After purchasing tickets, the detail is entered in the app, tickets are then shipped to us
Commissions are paid weekly thru direct deposit, after tickets are received
Here’s what you need to get started:
Be at least 18 years old
Be eligible to work in the US
Be physically able to drive, ride or walk to venues to buy tickets
Have a smartphone to interface with company to view order requests and enter detailed purchase information
Be able to work approx 2 days per week, 1 - 4 hours per day - generally between 10:00am - 9:00pm (venue box office hours vary greatly)
Be able to communicate with REPS through SMS
Be accurate, detail-oriented and result-driven
Be trustworthy, reliable, and engaging
Have good verbal communication skills
Earn up to $20+/hour Buying Tickets! Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099) - Vancouver, Ca...
Posted 572 days ago
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Job Description
Earn up to $20+/hour Buying Tickets!
Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099)
Founded in 2017, REPS & Co. is a leader in the entertainment industry specializing in ticketing for live events. We are industry veterans with fresh ideas for the ticketing industry. We provide tickets to live events and shows across the nation including music, sports and theatrical performances. We pride ourselves in offering the best experience for the best price to our customers. Our technology is what allows us to outperform our competitors and deliver an unforgettable experience to fans.We are excited to add a Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099) to our growing team!
Make extra income buying tickets at venue box offices
Earn commissions on every ticket you buy
Flexible schedule
No experience necessary, but if you have worked as a rideshare or delivery driver, shopper, courier or done other gig type jobs, this may be a good fit for you
Ticket buyers receive ticket purchase orders thru an app on their smartphone, then travel to venues to purchase tickets using a company provided credit card
After purchasing tickets, the detail is entered in the app, tickets are then shipped to us
Commissions are paid weekly thru direct deposit, after tickets are received
Here’s what you need to get started:
Be at least 18 years old
Be eligible to work in the US
Be physically able to drive, ride or walk to venues to buy tickets
Have a smartphone to interface with company to view order requests and enter detailed purchase information
Be able to work approx 2 days per week, 1 - 4 hours per day - generally between 10:00am - 9:00pm (venue box office hours vary greatly)
Be able to communicate with REPS through SMS
Be accurate, detail-oriented and result-driven
Be trustworthy, reliable, and engaging
Have good verbal communication skills
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Earn up to $20+/hour Buying Tickets! Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099)- Toronto, Canada
Posted 572 days ago
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Job Description
Earn up to $20+/hour Buying Tickets!
Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099)
Founded in 2017, REPS & Co. is a leader in the entertainment industry specializing in ticketing for live events. We are industry veterans with fresh ideas for the ticketing industry. We provide tickets to live events and shows across the nation including music, sports and theatrical performances. We pride ourselves in offering the best experience for the best price to our customers. Our technology is what allows us to outperform our competitors and deliver an unforgettable experience to fans.We are excited to add a Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099) to our growing team!
Make extra income buying tickets at venue box offices
Earn commissions on every ticket you buy
Flexible schedule
No experience necessary, but if you have worked as a rideshare or delivery driver, shopper, courier or done other gig type jobs, this may be a good fit for you
Ticket buyers receive ticket purchase orders thru an app on their smartphone, then travel to venues to purchase tickets using a company provided credit card
After purchasing tickets, the detail is entered in the app, tickets are then shipped to us
Commissions are paid weekly thru direct deposit, after tickets are received
Here’s what you need to get started:
Be at least 18 years old
Be eligible to work in the US
Be physically able to drive, ride or walk to venues to buy tickets
Have a smartphone to interface with company to view order requests and enter detailed purchase information
Be able to work approx 2 days per week, 1 - 4 hours per day - generally between 10:00am - 9:00pm (venue box office hours vary greatly)
Be able to communicate with REPS through SMS
Be accurate, detail-oriented and result-driven
Be trustworthy, reliable, and engaging
Have good verbal communication skills
Earn up to $20+/hour Buying Tickets! Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099)- Toronto, Canada
Posted 572 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Earn up to $20+/hour Buying Tickets!
Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099)
Founded in 2017, REPS & Co. is a leader in the entertainment industry specializing in ticketing for live events. We are industry veterans with fresh ideas for the ticketing industry. We provide tickets to live events and shows across the nation including music, sports and theatrical performances. We pride ourselves in offering the best experience for the best price to our customers. Our technology is what allows us to outperform our competitors and deliver an unforgettable experience to fans.We are excited to add a Ticket Buyer - Independent Contractor (1099) to our growing team!
Make extra income buying tickets at venue box offices
Earn commissions on every ticket you buy
Flexible schedule
No experience necessary, but if you have worked as a rideshare or delivery driver, shopper, courier or done other gig type jobs, this may be a good fit for you
Ticket buyers receive ticket purchase orders thru an app on their smartphone, then travel to venues to purchase tickets using a company provided credit card
After purchasing tickets, the detail is entered in the app, tickets are then shipped to us
Commissions are paid weekly thru direct deposit, after tickets are received
Here’s what you need to get started:
Be at least 18 years old
Be eligible to work in the US
Be physically able to drive, ride or walk to venues to buy tickets
Have a smartphone to interface with company to view order requests and enter detailed purchase information
Be able to work approx 2 days per week, 1 - 4 hours per day - generally between 10:00am - 9:00pm (venue box office hours vary greatly)
Be able to communicate with REPS through SMS
Be accurate, detail-oriented and result-driven
Be trustworthy, reliable, and engaging
Have good verbal communication skills