Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
- 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
- Supervise work of other buyers
Additional information
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills