Retail Buyer

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange product according to planogram
• 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
• Supervise work of other buyers
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player