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

  • Replenishment Buyer

  • Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.

  • Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
  • Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
  • Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
  • Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.

  • Execute sales or other financial transactions.
  • Monitor inventories of products or materials.