Retail Buyer

Work setting

• Retail business
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Buying
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Pricing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Valid passport
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player