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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
4
Alternate Occupation Titles
Fashion
Buyer
Merchandise
Buyer
Merchandise
Planner
Merchandise
for Resale Purchasing Agent
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
9
Tasks
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.
1
Detailed Work Activity
Purchase stocks of
merchandise
or supplies.
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