specialty food buyer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Urban area. Retail business.

Tasks:

• Arrange product according to planogram.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets.
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.
• Maintain inventory of stored material.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Requisition materials and supplies.

Type of product:

Food and food products.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Internet.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Word.

Geographical areas of specialization:

Eastern Europe.

Area of specialization:

Retail store.

Specialization/experience (business sales and services):

• Product selection.
• Distribution.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.