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assistant buyer
58
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An Assistant Buyer supports the buyer with all related tasks such as managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, preparing budgets, and providing administrative support. Their role is to work closely with vendors and keep track of market trends. Their responsibilities are assisting the buyer with the selection of the right product mix, writing, placing and tracking purchase orders, ensuring products are purchased at the right time, negotiating with vendors and building long term relationships, examining new suppliers, making recommendations to the buyer, preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies, planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels, preparing budget...

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Avg Pay: $44K
Jobs: 274
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Avg Pay: $58K
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2.6 years
$51K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
1.58 years
Entry
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3
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  • Bachelor Degree In Fashion
    The number of occurrences matches with Assistant Buyer in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$36,706Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Business Administration (b.b.a.)
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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