Buyers perform market research product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to determine what products are featured in stores catalogs and online marketplaces They often have the following responsibilities Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase ordersDelivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed ordersWorking within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing productsAssisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basisEffectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate