Buyer
Purchase materials, equipment and supplies for a business.
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- What's it like to be a Buyer?
- How to become a Buyer
- Latest Buyer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Buyers
- Buyer role reviews
What's it like to be a Buyer?
A Buyer is also known as a Purchasing Agent, and they are responsible for processing purchase orders and making sure they are of good quality. Buyers can enhance profits by doing preliminary research, and negotiating and sourcing the best goods at competitive prices. Understanding market behavior should be a Buyer’s top priority, and they should also have enough knowledge to predict potential trends in the future. Buyers also perform product tests and evaluations, and they study competitors to help determine the merchandise being shelved in different marketplaces.
Tasks and duties
- Aligning merchandise requirements with the supplier base, managing inventory, and analyzing forecasts.
- Ensuring the availability of subcontracted parts and other supplies.
- Liaising with suppliers for lower material costs and payment terms.
- Overseeing existing orders to ensure that deliveries arrive on time.
- Coordinating with the management team to ensure the accuracy of all orders.
- Studying market trends and making informed buying decisions.
How to become a Buyer
The requirements to become a Buyer vary depending on the industry, but employers typically look for applicants with at least a high school diploma.
- Complete your secondary school education under the ABM Strand (Accountancy and Business Management).
- Since some employers seek candidates with a more formal background, consider taking a bachelor degree in business, accounting, or other related fields. Taking a graduate degree in business administration may also boost your chances of employment.
- If you’re applying for an entry-level position, it would be beneficial to accept on-the-job training. During this time, field professionals will train you on how to perform primary job functions, such as inventory and purchase management.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Buyer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Purchase Orders
Buying
Negotiation
Commodities
Supplier Performance
Procurement
Merchandising
Supplier Management
SAP Software
SAP Knowledge
Invoicing
Food Industry
Planning Skills
Supplier Relationships
Supply Chain
Communication Skills
Punctual
Computer Literacy
Cost Saving
Strategic Planning
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Latest Buyer reviews
Jun 2023
I love working in merchandising
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Business Administration
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationSales
The good thingsI love what I am doing but the company I am with now doesnt value their loyal/pioneer employee.
The challengesPolitics in the company.
Bad manager
Micro managing
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