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

  • Fashion Buyer
  • Merchandise Buyer
  • Merchandise Planner
  • Merchandise for Resale Purchasing Agent

  • 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.
  • Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
  • Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.
  • Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.
  • Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.
  • Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.
  • Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
  • Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.
  • Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.

  • Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies.