Retail buying isn't just shelf-stocking and spreadsheets—it’s strategic thinking with an eye on the numbers and a phone that won’t stop ringing. This 20-in-1 bundle covers every key topic needed to understand the mechanics behind purchasing, finance, and merchandising. From Excel and Sage to negotiation and supply logistics, it brings structure to a chaotic corner of commerce.
You’ll explore how decisions are made behind price tags and procurement forms. Dive into merchandising theory, accounting workflows, and supplier dialogue without getting lost in jargon. Whether you're decoding a ledger or managing a purchasing calendar, this bundle ensures the learning is focused, structured, and above all, relevant.
Learning Outcomes
- Manage retail purchasing using data, analytics and financial systems
- Handle negotiations, supplier comms, and inventory strategies effectively
- Use Power BI, Excel and Sage for buying decisions
- Track purchasing records with bookkeeping and purchase ledger entries
- Interpret retail performance data and apply it to buying
- Maintain time, team and task priorities in procurement cycles
Who is this Course For
- Buyers managing retail procurement and supplier communications
- Merchandisers reviewing performance data for planning stock levels
- Junior staff handling ledgers, bookkeeping or invoicing
- Professionals tracking retail performance using Excel or Power BI
- Candidates preparing for purchasing or inventory roles
- Staff involved in procurement coordination or stock planning
- Entry-level accounting and data entry professionals in retail
- Logistics professionals liaising with retail distribution or warehousing
Career Path
- Retail Buyer – £33,500/year
- Procurement Assistant – £28,000/year
- Merchandising Analyst – £30,500/year
- Purchase Ledger Clerk – £26,000/year
- Inventory Planner – £29,000/year
- Junior Retail Accountant – £31,000/year
