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About the Role

Leon’s is currently looking for an Electronics Buyer to join our merchandising team. This role involves developing and executing assortment strategies, managing vendor partnerships, and analyzing sales data to drive category growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive assortment strategy for the Electronic portfolio, including product development, category expansion, and supply chain optimization.
• Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships; negotiate best-in-class pricing, terms, and marketing support.
• Conduct market analysis and category reviews, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.
• Forecast product demand and manage inventory levels, transitions, clearances, and promotional stock requirements.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and product content for print, digital, and in-store channels.
• Ensure merchandising standards are consistently executed across signage, displays, and product presentation.
• Analyze sales, margin, and inventory reports to drive financial performance and category growth.
• Develop and facilitate national product knowledge and training programs for store teams.
• Oversee direct-ship and expanded assortment strategies to enhance customer offering.
• Partner with Distribution and Operations to ensure inventory flow supports business needs.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in category management, buying, or merchandising, ideally within the Electronics industry.
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
• Advanced analytical abilities with strong command of financial metrics such as sales, margins, and inventory turns.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across multiple teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Knowledge of retail systems such as MMHF or POSPLUS (for internal applicants) is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset.

Skills

• Category Management
• Buying
• Merchandising
• Negotiation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Market Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Sales Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Influencing
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Retail Systems (MMHF, POSPLUS)
• Organizational Skills
• Judgment
• Creativity
• Results-Oriented Mindset

Location

• Toronto/North York Home Office

Work Type

• In Office

Experience Level

• Proven expertise

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000/yr to $90,000/yr plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package after 3 months
• Bonus
• Employee Discounts & Partner Discount Programs
• Opportunities for growth
• Continuous, quality education and training

About the Company

• Leon’s Furniture has locations from coast to coast, is Canadian owned, and has a rich history spanning over 110 years.
• Canadians have turned to us to provide their home furnishing needs, and we’re proud to be expanding our sales teams in every location to meet this challenge.
• Many of our most successful associates joined Leon’s in entry level positions and with hard work, determination and desire they were able to achieve a level of success beyond their imaginations.
• You bring the can-do attitude, and we will provide the tools for your success.
• Join us today!
• A financially stable, well-respected, truly Canadian company with opportunities for growth from coast to coast.

Equal Opportunity

• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.