Buyers buy goods and services for use or resale on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or other establishments and organizations.
(a)   Tasks include -
determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for the purchase of equipment, raw materials products, services and the purchasing of merchandise for resale;
obtaining information about requirements and stock and developing specifications for quantity and quality to be purchased, costs, delivery dates and other contract conditions;
purchasing general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment;
inviting tenders, consulting with suppliers and reviewing quotations;
purchasing merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments;
studying market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visiting trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events;
selecting the merchandise or products that best fit the establishment's requirements;
interviewing suppliers and negotiating prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements;
overseeing distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintaining adequate stock levels;
establishing delivery schedules, monitoring progress and contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems.