Retail Buyer

Job brief
We are looking for a competent Retail buyer to select and purchase
lines of products on behalf of our company. The role is very important
since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary
stock.
As a retail buyer, you will also need to negotiate with suppliers to
secure competitive prices.
The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate
stock that meets its requirements. That way we can deliver value to
our customers through high-quality products and facilitate sustainable
growth.

**Responsibilities**:

- Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends
- Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and
determine the best choices
- Discover and purchase new products and check the quality and
popularity of those already on our shelves
- Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our
company
- Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the
contracts of purchase
- Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget
- Create reports on sales, budgets and customer satisfaction and
adjust your strategies accordingly
- Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote
fair dealing
- Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to remain up-to-date with the
market’s trends
Requirements and skills
- Minimum 2 years experience as a retail buyer
- Outstanding communication abilities
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating
- Up to speed with purchasing best practices
- Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting
techniques
- Relevant qualifications

**Salary**: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Common surfaces sanitised regularly

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Caringbah, NSW 2229: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)