Merchandise Buying Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager, Campus Store, the Merchandise Buying Coordinator for the Carleton University Campus Store is responsible for the selection, procurement and placement of merchandise that enhances the campus community's experience. This role involves leveraging market trends and consumer insights to curate a diverse range of products that align with Carleton's values and brand identity.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• As an agent of the University entrusted with the spending of public funds, the incumbent requires a thorough knowledge of procurement procedures and practices as well as relevant university policy and procedures, a basic knowledge of contract law and a complete understanding of ethical standards of the profession.
• The incumbent must be very organized, work in collaboration with other teams, and liaise with both internal departments and external organizations with interests related to the campus store. Must have demonstrated financial aptitude; strong organizational skills and leadership skills; meticulous attention to detail; accuracy, flexible, tact, initiative; sound judgment and patience, good public relations skills, able to work well within a team atmosphere. Must be able to meet deadlines and handle matters of a confidential and sensitive nature in an appropriate manner.
• A high degree of independence, allowing for initiatives to develop flexibly, quickly and appropriately.
• Must be articulate and possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with emphasis on tact, diplomacy and patience.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of inventory control in a multi-million dollar retail environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and an overall aptitude for using information technology.
• Must be able to handle a cash register, a credit card terminal and have some familiarity with personal computers as well as electronic management and reporting of data.
• Must be available for extensive mandatory overtime during peak periods, special events or as required.
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Two-year college diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, Fashion Management or related field. Equivalencies of education and experience will be considered.
• Three years of experience as a buyer or purchase coordinator, preferably in retail or campus store environment.
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.