Buyers work for offices or retail stores purchasing products and supplies for a business to either resell or use in the office. They take inventory or work with executives to determine which products the business needs. They’ll then conduct research to find the best product within the company’s budget. Buyers will negotiate a price with the suppliers, track the order’s progress after purchasing it, then add this item to their inventory. Some Buyers who work in offices meet with several departments to determine their supply needs and will make the necessary purchases to help the office remain productive and efficient.
Que fait un Buyer ?
A Buyer, or Purchasing Agent, is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products.
Responsabilités
Un Buyer doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Buyer doit être capable d'exécuter :
Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders
Delivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders
Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
Assisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate
Compétences requises
Un Buyer compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers
Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for the company
An understanding of purchase order software platforms
Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
Ability to work with a team
Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company
IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs
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