A retail buyer is a professional agent that procures goods for the retail industry. They must plan the type of products they’ll buy based on consumers’ demands and trends. Retail buyers must determine the quantity of those products and find suppliers with the best deals. It is also a retail buyer’s responsibility to evaluate existing merchandise and determine whether they are still competitive in the market.
As a retail buyer, you must have excellent communication skills and a combination of education and relevant industry experience. You must be familiar with the retail sector.
