Buyer Resume Sample

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Buyer with eight years sourcing and purchasing products for a retail and distribution business in Glasgow. Owns the buying for his categories — selecting ranges, negotiating with suppliers, managing cost and margin, and keeping the shelves stocked with what sells. Negotiated supplier deals and range changes that improved margin and reduced overstock. Selects and ranges products, negotiates price and terms, manages suppliers and open-to-buy, analyses sales and stock, and works with merchandising and stores. Strong on both the commercial negotiation and the analytical sense buying demands. Sharp, organised and good with suppliers and numbers alike. Looking for a buyer or senior-buyer role with a retailer or business that wants its buying done commercially.

Work Experience

Glasgow Retail Group - Glasgow, UK

Buyer April 2015 to Present 11 years & 4 months

Own the buying for my categories from range selection through to reorder for the retail business.
Negotiated supplier deals and range changes that improved margin and reduced overstock across categories.
Select and range products and negotiate price and terms with suppliers to hit margin targets.
Manage suppliers, open-to-buy and stock levels across the categories I am responsible for.
Analyse sales and stock data to back the right buying decisions and drop the poor performers.
Work with merchandising and stores to keep shelves stocked with the products that actually sell.

Scotland Distribution Services - Glasgow, UK

Assistant Buyer August 2013 to March 2015 1 year & 8 months

Supported buyers across ranges, suppliers and purchase orders for a busy retail and distribution business.
Analysed sales and stock data and helped manage open-to-buy across several categories each season.
Learned sourcing, negotiation and category management on the job over several years alongside experienced buyers.
Gained the procurement certification and progressed into a full buyer role owning my own categories.

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