Senior Purchasing Manager

Description

A retail buyer is responsible for planning and selecting a range of products to sell in retail outlets. The buyer must consider the following factors when making purchasing decisions:

customer demand, including price, quality and availability;

market trends;

store policy;

financial budgets.

Typical work activities

Throughout The Year, Tasks Typically Involve

analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends;

regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels;

managing plans for stock levels;

reacting to changes in demand and logistics;

meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract;

maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products;

liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed;

attending trade fairs, in the UK and overseas, to select and assemble a new collection of products;

participating in promotional activities;

writing reports and forecasting sales levels;

presenting new ranges to senior retail managers;

liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand;

getting feedback from customers;

training and mentoring junior staff.