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

  • Category Manager
  • Category Development Manager
  • Commodity Manager
  • Department Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Purchasing Manager

  • 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.

  • Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.
  • Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.

  • Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
  • Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
  • Train personnel to enhance job skills.