Buyer

We are looking for a competent Retail Buyer to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company. The role is very important since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary stock.

The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets it's requirements.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends.
- Evaluating Supplier options according to prices, quality etc and determine the best choices.
- Discovering and purchasing new products and checking the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves.
- Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best possible deals for our company.
- Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase.
- Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within a budget.
- Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing.
- Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to remain up-to-date with the market's trends.

**REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS**
- Proven experience as a retail buyer in FMCG
- Outstanding communication abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating.
- Up to speed with purchasing best practices.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office.

Application Question(s):

- Do you have buying experience in the retail sector?