How do they match: Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

  • Category Manager
  • Category Development Manager
  • Commodity Manager
  • Department Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Purchasing Manager

  • Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.
  • Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.
  • Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.
  • Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.

  • Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.