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buyer
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The Buyer evaluates, researches and purchases merchandise such as clothing, electronic goods and food to resell to customers at retail or wholesale companies. Their role is to buy quality products and materials, build strong relationships with suppliers, and negotiate with them for the best pricing. Their responsibilities are to process requisitions, update management on the status of orders, ensure that stock levels are kept at the proper levels, arrange transport of goods, track orders to ensure timely delivery, analyze market trends, and coordinate with the inventory team, stockroom and management.

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Avg Pay: $66K
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Avg Pay: $69K
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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Management
    The number of occurrences matches with Buyer in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,989Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in History
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,316Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Buyer and Other Important Info

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5.3 years
$68K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.75 years
Mixed
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
4
937 out of 4012

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