Buyer

Are you a self-starter with a desire to achieve results in a fast paced environment? Well.ca is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Buyer to join their growing Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong experience that is ready to take on any challenge. **About the Role:** Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Location: Toronto - Hybrid\* in-office four times per month, or as requested by Management Type: Full-time Contract Duration: 12-months Start date: January 2027 Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications **Responsibilities:** * Take full ownership of ambitious revenue, margin, and SKU productivity targets across assigned categories, driving sustainable growth and profitability. * Identify, source, and onboard new vendors and distributors, continuously building a pipeline of innovative, differentiated, and exciting brands for Well.ca. * Develop and execute compelling seasonal programs, curating robust assortments that deliver against sales and margin targets while strengthening Well.ca's position as a go-to gifting destination. * Proactively manage inventory productivity, optimizing stock levels, assortment breadth, and inventory turns while identifying and rationalizing underperforming SKUs and vendors. * Develop and manage strategic pricing across all category SKUs, balancing competitiveness, profitability, and market positioning, including promotional pricing strategies. * Plan and execute impactful weekly promotions in partnership with key vendors, delivering against promotional targets while driving traffic, conversion, and customer excitement. * Build and maximize strategic vendor partnerships, negotiating competitive terms and securing incremental co-op marketing, rebate, and promotional funding opportunities. * Analyze category, brand, and SKU-level performance to identify opportunities, generate actionable insights, and proactively evolve the assortment in response to market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive activity. * Partner closely with the Marketing team to develop and execute a robust promotional calendar that supports category objectives and broader business priorities. * Take initiative and ownership of additional responsibilities and projects that contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the categories and Well.ca. **Qualifications:** * Proven Buyer experience with a minimum of 3-5 years experience * Previous Buying experience within the Retail industry is an asset * Track record of success working for a top-tier retailer or brand * Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience * Strong analytical skills **Desirable Attributes:** * A proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong can-do attitude, demonstrating tenacity, resourcefulness, and creativity in overcoming challenges and getting things done. * A naturally curious and analytical thinker who embraces innovation, challenges the status quo, and is always look