RETAIL BUYER

Entry Requirements:

• NQF Level 4 qualification with minimum experience in business operations.

Qualification Rules:

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory knowledge, practical skill, and work experience modules:
Knowledge Modules:
• 332301-000-00-00-KM-01, Concepts and principles for managing supplier relationships and the performance of merchandise, Level 6, 10 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-KM-02, Concepts and principles for identifying and sourcing products and selecting suppliers, Level 6, 7 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-KM-03, Concepts and principles of buying merchandise, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-KM-04, Concepts and principles for allocating stock to stores, Level 5, 3 Credits.
Total number of credits for knowledge modules: 26.

Practical Modules:

• 332301-000-00-00-PM-01, Manage supplier and stock performance, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-PM-02, Manage stock through the supply chain, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-PM-03, Source products and identify preferred suppliers, Level 5, 9 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-PM-04, Negotiate with suppliers, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-PM-05, Buy products, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-PM-06, Plan and allocate stock to stores, Level 5, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for practical skill modules: 40.

Work Experience Modules:

• 332301-000-00-00-WM-01, Processes and procedures for the management of supplier and stock performance, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-WM-02, Processes and procedures for sourcing products and setting ranges, Level 5, 12 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-WM-03, Processes and procedures for identifying preferred suppliers, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-WM-04, Processes and procedures for negotiating, buying, and recording products purchased, Level 5, 25 Credits.
• 332301-000-00-00-WM-05, Processes and procedures for allocating stock to stores, Level 5, 12 Credits.
Total number of credits for work experience modules: 65.