Assistant Buyer

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Provide customer service
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Analytical