Buyer
采购、贸易·采购
A buyer is responsible for sourcing products, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement.
Daily work
- 01Analyze market demand and inventory data to develop procurement plans
- 02Search and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct qualification audits
- 03Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers
- 04Track order execution progress and coordinate to resolve delivery issues
- 05Monitor market trends and competitor activities, adjust strategies timely
Ability requirements
Hard skills
- Supply chain and procurement process management
- Business negotiation and contract management
- Data analysis and cost modeling
- Supplier evaluation and risk control
- Market research and industry analysis
Soft skills
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Strong stress resistance and adaptability
- Sharp business insight
- Meticulous and detail-oriented attitude
- Teamwork and cross-departmental collaboration
Best suited for
Ideal for those with market insight, strong negotiation skills, enjoy interacting with people, and can handle stress.
Less suited for
Not suitable for those who dislike travel, lack communication skills, or are not data-driven.
Salary (monthly)
Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only
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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.