Sector overview
Read Prospects' overview of the sales sector, and their article how to get into buying and merchandising. Download the Higher and Further Education pack on the Scottish Government website: Procurement People of Tomorrow.
Careers ServiceI want to work in buying and purchasing
Typical job profiles
Useful online resources
The skills you need to get a graduate job in buying, by buyers (TARGETjobs)
How to get a job in merchandising, by a Next merchandiser (TARGETjobs)
What is purchasing and supply management (Inside Careers)
Supply Management Includes job vacancy section
Retail Week (magazine) Includes job vacancy section
British Display Society Anyone wanting to work in visual merchandising