specialty food buyer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail business

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

Personal suitability

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