assistant buyer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Provide customer service
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Supervise work of other buyers
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

Experience and specialization

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Distribution

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available