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

  • 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.

  • Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.
  • Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.
  • Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.
  • Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.
  • 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.

  • Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
  • Purchase products or services.