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

  • Purchaser
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Purchasing Coordinator
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Purchasing Specialist
  • Merchandise for Resale Purchasing Agent
  • Sustainability Purchasing Agent

  • Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.
  • Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
  • Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.

  • Purchase products or services.
  • Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies.