Buyer Jobs
What is a Retail Buyer?
Buyer jobs are key roles in the retail industry, as they decide on the new products that are bought for the store. As a buyer, you would expect to be liaising with other retail departments regularly to formulate a clear strategy for new product ranges. The buying team would then contact the suppliers and negotiate the prices, quantities and quality of the products.
Purchasing jobs can take buyers all over the world and are often well paid and exciting careers. Buyers are needed throughout the industry, with vacancies currently available in leading fashion retailers, luxury retailers and other food and non-food retailers on the Detail2Retail website. View our latest Retail Buyer jobs online or call us for more information on 0845 274 3444.
What does a Buyer do?
- A retail buyer works with the merchandising team to find cost effective and sought after products to sell in stores.
- Targets specific markets and price range.
- Conducts research and analysis into new trends and ranges.
- Addresses any concerns with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
- Works closely to budgets to generate good profit margins.
- Travels to suppliers and places of inspiration to find new product ideas.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Good numerical ability and retail instincts.
- Imagination and creativity.
- Flexibility to travel to suppliers and potential manufacturers.
- A keen interest in developing trends and product ranges.
Contact Detail2Retail for your Buyer Job
If you would like to be considered for a buying position, to apply, upload your CV to our website and search for jobs. We have buying vacancies to fill in many leading retailers all over the country.
