How do they match: 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.

  • Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.

  • Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
  • Train personnel to enhance job skills.