A Supply Officer/buyer Is Responsible For Planning And Selecting A Range Of Products To Sell In Retail Outlets. The Buyer Must Consider The Following Factors When Making Purchasing Decisions:
- customer Demand, Including Price, Quality And Availability;
- market Trends;
- store Policy;
- financial Budgets.
Supply Officers Source New Merchandise And Review Existing Items To Ensure Products Remain Competitive. By Fully Understanding Customer Needs, They Are Able To Maximise Profits And Provide A Commercially Viable Range Of Merchandise At Competitive Prices. Keeping Up To Date With Market Trends And Reacting To Changes In Demand Are Key Elements Of The Role.