Who We AreAt London Drugs, we're more than just a retail store— we're a community‐driven, 100% Canadian‐owned company that believes in going above and beyond for our customers and our team. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive, growth‐oriented workplace.Buyer – General MerchandiseLocation: Richmond, BCJob Type: Full‐TimeWe're excited to hire an experienced Buyer – General Merchandise to join our Merchandising team and support continued growth across assigned categories. We place a strong focus on developing our team members and rewarding high performance, with meaningful opportunities for advancement for those looking to grow their merchandising careers.Staying current on market trends and responding to evolving customer demand is essential in this role. Buyers translate customer insights and market trends into profitable, commercially viable assortments that drive sales, margin, and customer satisfaction across the retail network.What You'll DoProduct Selection & Assortment PlanningDevelop and maintain product assortments for assigned categories, balancing customer needs, market trends, and financial objectivesResearch and identify new products, brands, and vendors to enhance assortments and drive competitive differentiationConduct market analysis and competitive shopping to identify pricing, assortment, and merchandising opportunitiesPartner with Planning on assortment breadth and depth decisions based on sales potential, inventory constraints, and space allocationManage the product lifecycle from introduction through discontinuation, including seasonal transitions and end‐of‐life planningVendor Management & NegotiationBuild and maintain strong partnerships with vendor partners to secure favorable terms, exclusive products, and promotional supportNegotiate costs, payment terms,



minimum order quantities, and promotional funding to optimize margin and inventory investmentEvaluate vendor performance including fill rates, quality, lead times, and service levels, addressing performance issues as neededAttend trade shows, vendor meetings, and industry events to discover new opportunities and strengthen vendor relationshipsFinancial Management & Margin OptimizationPartner with the Pricing team on everyday pricing, promotional pricing, and markdown strategiesManage Open‐to‐Buy in collaboration with Planning to balance inventory investment with sales opportunitiesAnalyze category performance including sales, margin, inventory turns, and GMROIIdentify opportunities to improve profitability through assortment optimization, pricing strategies, or cost initiativesPromotional Planning & Cross‐Functional CollaborationSecure vendor promotional funding and cooperative advertising supportPartner with Marketing on promotional messaging, imagery, and campaign executionCollaborate with Space Planning on category layouts, planograms, endcaps, and seasonal merchandising setsWork closely with Planning, Pricing, Supply Chain, and other partners to support forecasting, allocation, and vendor complianceProvide accurate product information to support item setup, reporting,



and data integrityWhat You BringRetail buying or merchandising experience with strong product knowledge and merchandising judgmentProven vendor negotiation skills and ability to build productive, long‐term partnershipsSolid understanding of retail financial metrics including margin, inventory turn, GMROI, and Open‐to‐BuyStrong analytical skills with proficiency in ExcelAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‐paced retail environmentStrong communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsPost‐secondary education in Business, Marketing, Procurement, or a related field (an asset)Starting payStarting pay will fall within the salary range indicated and may vary based on job‐related experience, knowledge, and education. We offer the potential to earn significant bonuses based on your ability to meet sales, margin, inventory, and contribution goals as well as other performance metrics.BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)Ongoing In‐House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling)Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)Equal Opportunity EmployerLondon Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.The above information outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to cover all responsibilities or requirements.

📌 Buyer, General Merchandise (Richmond)
🏢 London Drugs
📍 Richmond