Buyers
UK - Buyers buy goods and services for use or resale on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or other establishments and organizations.
Tasks
- (a) determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for the purchase of equipment, raw materials products, services and the purchasing of merchandise for resale
- (b) obtaining information about requirements and stock and developing specifications for quantity and quality to be purchased, costs, delivery dates and other contract conditions
- (c) purchasing general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment
- (d) inviting tenders, consulting with suppliers and reviewing quotations
- (e) purchasing merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments
- (f) studying market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visiting trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
- (g) selecting the merchandise or products that best fit the establishment's requirements
- (h) negotiating with suppliers on prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements
- (i) overseeing distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintaining adequate stock levels
- (j) establishing delivery schedules, monitoring progress and contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems
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