Retail Buyer

Work setting

• Retail business
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
• 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
• 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

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Sales
• Buying
• Negotiation
• Pricing

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized