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Retail Buyer

OFO Code: 332301

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
332301
Occupation
Retail Buyer
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
3323 · Buyers

Official description
Buyers buy goods and services for use or resale on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or other establishments and organizations.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Merchandise Planner, General / Company Buyer

  • Overseeing distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintaining adequate stock levels
  • Purchasing merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments
  • Establishing delivery schedules, monitoring progress and contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems
  • Determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for the purchase of equipment, raw materials products, services and the purchasing of merchandise for resale
  • Purchasing general and specialised equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment
  • Interviewing suppliers and negotiating prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements
  • Studying market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visiting trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
  • Inviting tenders, consulting with suppliers and reviewing quotations
  • Obtaining information about requirements and stock and developing specifications for quantity and quality to be purchased, costs, delivery dates and other contract conditions
  • Selecting the merchandise or products that best fit the establishment's requirements

2. Demand status

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