Negotiate buying conditions

Description

Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 78 occupations
  • Optional in 9 occupations
  • Total: 87 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)

Essential for

  • Tobacco shop manager
    Tobacco shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to tobacco shop manager: smokers product…
  • Shoe and leather accessories shop manager
    Shoe and leather accessories shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to shoe and leather…
  • Audiology equipment shop manager
     Audiology equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to audiology equipment shop…
  • Green coffee buyer
    Green coffee buyers purchase green coffee beans from producers all around the world commissioned by coffee roasters. They have a deep knowledge of the process of coffee from the…
  • Wholesale merchant in perfume and cosmetics
    Wholesale merchants in perfume and cosmetics investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
  • Telecommunication equipment shop manager
    Telecommunication equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to telecommunication…
  • Wholesale merchant in household goods
    Wholesale merchants in household goods investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other t…
  • Domestic appliances shop manager
    Domestic appliances shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to domestic appliances shop …
  • Medical goods shop manager
    Medical goods shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplie…
  • Online sales channel manager
    Online sales channel managers define the sales programme for e-commerces such as goods sold via e-mail, internet and social media. They also assist in planning the of the online…
  • Bakery shop manager
    Bakery shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to bakery shop manager: bread and pastrie…
  • Toys and games shop manager
    Toys and games shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to toys and games shop manage…
  • Wholesale merchant in fish, crustaceans and molluscs
    Wholesale merchants in fish, crustaceans and molluscs investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of…
  • Purchasing manager
    Purchasing managers are in charge of buying goods, equipment and services for their company, and try to ensure the most competitive prices. They are also responsible for negotiatin…
  • Trade regional manager
    Trade regional managers are responsible for activities and staff in an assigned region for a specific chain of stores. Other titles The following job titles also refer to trade…
  • Building materials shop manager
    Building materials shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to building materials shop ma…
  • Wholesale merchant
    Wholesale merchants investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titles The following…
  • Fish and seafood shop manager
    Fish and seafood shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to fish and seafood shop manage…
  • Wholesale merchant in hides, skins and leather products
    Wholesale merchants in hides, skins and leather products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities…
  • Audio and video equipment shop manager
    Audio and video equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to audio and video equ…
  • Jewellery and watches shop manager
    Jewellery and watches shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to jewellery and watches s…
  • Wholesale merchant in pharmaceutical goods
    Wholesale merchants in pharmaceutical goods investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Ot…
  • Hardware and paint shop manager
    Hardware and paint shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets, order s…
  • Wholesale merchant in meat and meat products
    Wholesale merchants in meat and meat products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. …
  • Pet and pet food shop manager
    Pet and pet food shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to pet and pet food shop…
  • Antique shop manager
    Antique shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to antique shop manager: antiques and co…
  • Wholesale merchant in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
    Wholesale merchants in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involvin…
  • Wholesale merchant in furniture, carpets and lighting equipment
    Wholesale merchants in furniture, carpets and lighting equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large qu…
  • Floor and wall coverings shop manager
    Floor and wall coverings shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops for wall and floor coverings. Other titles The following job titles also …
  • Computer software and multimedia shop manager
    Computer software and multimedia shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to computer sof…
  • Wholesale merchant in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery
    Wholesale merchants in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large qua…
  • Wholesale merchant in textile industry machinery
    Wholesale merchants in textile industry machinery investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goo…
  • Photography shop manager
    Photography shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in a photography store. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplie…
  • Wholesale merchant in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
    Wholesale merchants in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of …
  • Furniture shop manager
    Furniture shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to furniture shop manager: outdoor fur…
  • Wholesale merchant in waste and scrap
    Wholesale merchants in waste and scrap investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other t…
  • Fruit and vegetables shop manager
    Fruit and vegetables shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops for fruit and vegetables. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…
  • Music and video shop manager
    Music and video shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to music and video shop mana…
  • Wholesale merchant in office machinery and equipment
    Wholesale merchants in office machinery and equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of…
  • Kitchen and bathroom shop manager
    Kitchen and bathroom shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops that sell kitchens and bathrooms. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the…
  • Ammunition shop manager
    Ammunition shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to ammunition shop manager: ammunition stor…
  • Orthopaedic supply shop manager
    Orthopaedic supply shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order…
  • Wholesale merchant in agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds
    Wholesale merchants in agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving…
  • Shipbroker
    Shipbrokers act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers of ships, cargospace on ships and charter ships for the transfer of cargo. They inform clients on the shipping market m…
  • Sporting and outdoor accessories shop manager
    Sporting accessories shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets an…
  • Bookshop manager
    Bookshop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in this specialised store. Other titles The following job titles also refer to bookshop manager: press and bookshop…
  • Clothing shop manager
    Clothing shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to clothing shop manager: baby fashion …
  • Press and stationery shop manager
    Press and stationery shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to press and stationery…
  • Wholesale merchant in machine tools
    Wholesale merchants in machine tools investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other tit…
  • Textile shop manager
    Textile shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to textile shop manager: fabric shop man…
  • Shop manager
    Shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. Includes people performing activities which are tipically responsibility of the sellers. Other titles T…
  • Wholesale merchant in electrical household appliances
    Wholesale merchants in electrical household appliances investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities o…
  • Wholesale merchant in textiles and textile semi-finished and raw materials
    Wholesale merchants in textiles and textile semi-finished and raw materials investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involvi…
  • Wholesale merchant in office furniture
    Wholesale merchants in office furniture investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Minimu…
  • Wholesale merchant in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
    Wholesale merchants in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involv…
  • Delicatessen shop manager
    Delicatessen shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to delicatessen shop manager: craft…
  • Motor vehicle shop manager
    Motor vehicle shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in a vehicle showroom. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order …
  • Craft shop manager
    Craft shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops that sell equipment and supplies for craft activities such as sewing, painting or pottery making. …
  • Wholesale merchant in metals and metal ores
    Wholesale merchants in metals and metal ores investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
  • ICT buyer
    ICT buyers create and place purchase orders for ICT products and services, handle receiving and invoice issues, assess current procurement practices and effectively apply strategic…
  • Wholesale merchant in chemical products
    Wholesale merchants in chemical products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Inclu…
  • Wholesale merchant in tobacco products
    Wholesale merchants in tobacco products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other …
  • Wholesale merchant in clothing and footwear
    Wholesale merchants in clothing and footwear investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. O…
  • Wholesale merchant in wood and construction materials
    Wholesale merchants in wood and construction materials investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities o…
  • Computer shop manager
    Computer shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to computer shop manager: consumer elec…
  • Wholesale merchant in live animals
    Wholesale merchants in live animals investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titl…
  • Wholesale merchant in beverages
    Wholesale merchants in beverages investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Other titles …
  • Confectionery shop manager
    Confectionery shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops for confectionery e.g. pastries, candy, and chocolate. Other titles The following jo…
  • Flower and garden shop manager
    Flower and garden shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to flower and garden shop mana…
  • Wholesale merchant in agricultural machinery and equipment
    Wholesale merchants in agricultural machinery and equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantit…
  • Bicycle shop manager
    Bicycle shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops that sell and repair bicycles. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage b…
  • Fuel station manager
    Fuel station managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in a fuel station. Other titles The following job titles also refer to fuel station manager: supermarket fillin…
  • Merchandiser
    Merchandisers are responsible for positioning goods following standards and procedures. Duties The duties of a merchandiser typically include, but are not limited to: Planning and …
  • Beverages shop manager
    Beverages shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to beverages shop manager: soft and al…
  • Wholesale merchant in flowers and plants
    Wholesale merchants in flowers and plants investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Othe…
  • Second-hand shop manager
    Second-hand shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to second-hand shop manager: charity…
  • Eyewear and optical equipment shop manager
    Eyewear and optical equipment shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to eyewear and opt…
  • Wholesale merchant in fruit and vegetables
    Wholesale merchants in fruit and vegetables investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods. Ot…

Optional for

  • Commodity broker
    Commodity brokers act as intermediary between buyers and sellers of movable and immovable property such as raw materials, livestock or real estate. They negotiate prices and receiv…
  • Specialised goods distribution manager
    Specialised goods distribution managers plan, coordinate and manage the distribution of specialised goods to various points of sales. They oversee employees and ensure that operati…
  • Event assistant
    Event assistant implement and follow plans detailed by event managers and planners. They specialise in a part of the planning either the coordination of the catering, transportatio…
  • Retail department manager
    Retail department managers are responsible for activities and staff in a section in a store. Other titles The following job titles also refer to retail department manager: general …
  • Supply chain manager
    Supply chain managers plan, manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of supplies needed to run manufacturing operations from the acquisition of …
  • Drugstore manager
    Drugstore managers are responsible for activities and staff in drugstores that sell items such as magazines, household products, medicines, cosmetics, candy or refreshments. €‹They…
  • Commodity trader
    Commodity traders use negotiation techniques to sell and buy physical goods and raw materials such as gold, cattle, oil, cotton and wheat on the trading floor. They receive and…
  • ICT vendor relationship manager
    ICT vendor relationship managers establish and maintain positive business relationships between stakeholders (external or internal), by deploying activities which are compliant wit…
  • Software manager
    Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units. They also monitor the results and quality of …

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