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Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
AI Risk Score
37/100
Lower risk: the role depends more on human judgment and context.
Automation factors
- Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
- Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
- Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Top skills
Speaking3.88/5
Critical Thinking3.88/5
Active Listening3.75/5
Reading Comprehension3.38/5
Persuasion3.38/5
Recommended career pivots
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