Buyers

Buyers buy goods and services for use or resale on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or other establishments and organizations.

Skill level: Skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Buyers - from ₹31,273 to ₹1,11,262 per month - 2025.
A Buyers typically earns between ₹31,273 and ₹66,522 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between ₹43,967 and ₹1,01,470 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

Determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for the purchase of equipment, raw materials, products, services and 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