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Additional qualities
These may include:
• A flair for sales
• A high level of motivation and drive
• A sense of initiative
• A sociable personality
• A well-groomed appearance
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• Assertiveness
• Charisma
• Confidence
• Diligence
• Efficiency
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Trustworthiness
Related career opportunities
• Distributor
• Merchandiser
• Sales Executive
• Sales Manager
• Selling and Sales Coordinator
• Shop Manager
• Shop Salesperson
• Shop Supervisor
• Shopkeeper/Retailer
Purchasing Agent
Occupation Code: 3323
Alternative titles: Retail Buyer, Procurement Officer, Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Supply Officer
Job description and duties
Purchasing Agents purchase goods for use or resale on behalf of public or commercial organisations operating in various sectors. They are responsible for buying the best quality goods, at the most competitive prices.
A Purchasing Agent works closely with supply chain management and procurement and is typically expected to:
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Understand consumer trends to plan a strategy in line with market requirements
• Review stock levels and order products
• Research new products through product
catalogues and listings
• Issue request for tenders and quotations and
carry out the evaluation process
• Liaise with Sales Representatives and
negotiate prices as well as contract terms
and conditions with suppliers
• Keep contract files and use them as reference
for the future
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