Job Description
Assistant Buyers provide support to Buyers from various industries and also oversee administrative aspects.
Based on our collection of resume samples, these employees are responsible for identifying promotions and offers, maintaining stocks, planning commercial activities, paying invoices, and becoming familiar with popular products.
Those interested in an Assistant Buyer career should highlight in their resumes qualifications such as commercial awareness, communication and networking skills, multitasking, time management, and computer competencies. Successful candidates have a background in logistics or procurement and hold at least a college degree.
Assistant buyers support the buyer or manager with all procurement-related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, preparing budgets and providing administrative support. Assistant buyers also work closely with vendors and keep track of market trends.
Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus. Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and organisational skills. Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.