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Buyer

Select products/services, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier relationships for stock availability.

payments Avg: R50,000

description Overview

Buyers forecast demand, plan ranges, negotiate terms, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure stock availability.

**A Day in the Life:**
Supplier negotiations, demand planning, pricing decisions, and performance tracking.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Review sales/stock data and range performance

10:30

Supplier meetings and negotiations

13:00

Order planning and margin checks

15:30

Promotions, forecasts, and reporting

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Assistant Buyer

0-2

Step 2

Buyer

2-6

Step 3

Senior Buyer

6-10

Step 4

Buying Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 28,000 - R 85,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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