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

  • Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
  • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
  • Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.

  • Execute sales or other financial transactions.
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
  • Obtain information about goods or services.