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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled Buyer to join our team. The Buyer will be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. The buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand. The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
- Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
- Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
- Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
- Ensure products are delivered in a timely manner.
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Degree in business administration or relevant field.
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a buyer in a retail environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Ability to make prudent buying decisions.
- Ability to negotiate pricing with suppliers.
- Knowledge of market trends and ability to interpret these trends.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with negotiating prices and terms with suppliers?
- How do you ensure that the products you purchase are of high quality?
- Can you describe a time when you had to make a difficult buying decision and what you did to ensure it was the right one?
- How do you handle discrepancies between the quality of the product ordered and the quality of the product received?
- How do you stay updated on market trends?