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

  • Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

  • Information Technology Sourcing Specialist
  • Wholesale and Retail Merchant

  • 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.

  • Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.
  • Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
  • Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products for resale to consumers.
  • Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.
  • Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.

  • Evaluate logistics methods to reduce environmental impact.
  • Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.