Buyers

Buyers buy goods and services for use or resale on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or other establishments and organizations.

Job Definition

• Determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for the purchase of equipment, raw materials, products, services and merchandise for resale
• Obtaining information about requirements and stock and developing specifications for quantity and quality to be purchased, costs, delivery dates and other contract conditions
• Purchasing general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment
• Inviting tenders, consulting with suppliers and reviewing quotations
• Purchasing merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments
• Studying market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visiting trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
• Selecting the merchandise or products that best fit the establishment's requirements
• Interviewing suppliers and negotiating prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements
• Overseeing distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintaining adequate stock levels
• Establishing delivery schedules, monitoring progress and contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems