Question

purchasing & inventory control reading quiz
question 2 of 10: what does a stores buyer do?
a) keeps track of competitors prices
b) purchases merchandise to sell
c) tests the effectiveness of a stores sales force by pretending to be a customer

Explanation:

A store's buyer is responsible for procuring merchandise that the store will offer for sale. Keeping track of competitors' prices is more of a market - analysis or pricing - strategy role (not the core of a buyer's job). Pretending to be a customer to test the sales force is a mystery - shopper activity. The primary function of a buyer is to purchase goods for resale.

Answer:

B. Purchases merchandise to sell