Retail Buyer Job Description

About the Retail Buyer position

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 quality and variety of products on our shelves are essential for our success. Therefore٫ the ideal candidate must be a responsible individual with great attention to detail. As a retail buyer٫ you will also need to negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices.

The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets its requirements. That way we can deliver value to our customers through high-quality products and facilitate sustainable growth.

Retail Buyer responsibilities are:

• Identifying excellent options in the market
• Making reasonable choices with the ordering of products
• Maintaining a good relationship with suppliers
• Identifying new products on the market
• Negotiating well with suppliers to get the best deals on products
• Tracking products and ensuring timely delivery
• Monitoring inventory
• Creating reports on budgets٫ sales٫etc.
• Going to events to know what’s trending

Retail Buyer requirements are:

• Experience as a Retail Buyer
• Able to handle inventory/stocks
• Good mathematical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient at MS Office
• High school diploma or relevant certificate