Staff role
Buyers / Purchasing Agent
O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Buyer; Cattle Buyer; Grain Buyer; Grain Market Advisor; Grain Marketing Advisor; Grain Merchandiser; Grain Origination Specialist; Produce Broker; Purchasing Agent; Tobacco Buyer; Bakery Buyer; Deli Buyer; Frozen Food Buyer; Gourmet Food Buyer; Grocery Buyer; Purchaser; Retail Buyer; Wine Buyer; Contract Administrator (Contract Admin); Procurement and Contracting Administrator (Procurement and Contracting Admin); Procurement and Contracting Buyer; Procurement Official; Procurement Specialist; Purchasing Administrator (Purchasing Admin); Purchasing and Contracts Coordinator
O*NET publishes this group as these occupations:
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
- Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.
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