United States
Sector
Keyword
Buyer
Minimum?Basic ability to read, write and understand
Preferably prior experience in the field
The tasks a Buyer is expected to perform include:Buying goods such as farm produce, used clothing, old news papers, waste materials, etc. for company use or for resale
Appraising and weighing goods to determine their value
Goes around different localities or areas and purchases goods from sellers according to authorisation or prospect for resale
Sorting purchased goods according to type, quality and value and selling them to business establishments or private individuals
Knowledge of goodsto be bought that will fetch a resale value
Knowledge of weighing goods to determine their value
Knowledge of sorting purchased goods according to type, quality and value Expertise in sellingthe used goods
Knowledge of the value of old machinery parts, waste paper, used cans, worn garments, etc. according to investment, resale value and personal capacity
Good communication skills
Planning and organising skills
Relationship management skills
Negotiation skills
Time management skills
It is not a desk job
The role does not involveteam handling
Local travelling isrequired on the job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Work is generally 5/6 days a week Job is on call basis or on appointment basis
There is no shift work on this job
Working on weekends and holidays is part of this job
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OL) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Will be updated
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Organised Retail sector projectionsOrganised retail is projected to grow at ~29 CAGR with an increase in penetration of organised players from 7.7 to 11 percent of total retail sector. Employment base of the industry expected to reach ~56 million by 2022 across conventional and specialised retail segments
Will be updated
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