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Retail Buyer Qualification

NQF Level 5 | W&R SETA

Retail Buyer

Comprehensive qualification for retail procurement professionals, covering product sourcing, supplier selection, and merchandise buying. Develop advanced buying skills for strategic retail procurement and vendor management.

131
Credits
12
Months
NQF 5
Level
Retail Buyer

Qualification Overview

The Occupational Certificate: Retail Buyer provides comprehensive knowledge and skills for strategic procurement roles in retail environments. This qualification is designed for individuals seeking specialist positions in retail buying, vendor management, and merchandise procurement.


Students will gain strategic skills in product sourcing, supplier selection and negotiation, merchandise buying, stock allocation, and supplier relationship management while developing analytical competencies for retail procurement roles.

Core Modules

Module 1 – Sourcing Products and Selecting Suppliers

  • •Concepts and principles for identifying and sourcing products and selecting suppliers
  • •Source products and identify preferred suppliers
  • •Processes and procedures for identifying preferred suppliers
  • •Processes and procedures for sourcing products and setting ranges

Module 2 – Buying Merchandise

  • •Concepts and principles of buying merchandise
  • •Negotiate with suppliers
  • •Buy products
  • •Processes and procedures for negotiating, buying, and recording products purchased

Module 3 – Allocating Stock to Stores

  • •Concepts and principles for allocating stock to stores
  • •Plan and allocate stock to stores
  • •Processes and procedures for allocating stock to stores

Module 4 – Managing Stock and Supplier Relationships

  • •Concepts and principles for managing supplier relationships and the performance of merchandise
  • •Manage supplier and stock performance
  • •Manage stock through the supply chain
  • •Processes and procedures for the management of supplier and stock performance

Qualification Details

SETA W&R SETA
NQF Level 5
Credits 131
SAQA ID 103145

Career Opportunities

  • Retail Buyer
  • Assistant Buyer
  • Category Buyer
  • Procurement Officer
  • Merchandiser

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