Business & FinanceO*NET: 13-1022.00
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
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.
AI Risk Score
37/100
Lower risk: the role depends more on human judgment and context.
Automation factors
- Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
- Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.
- Working with Computers
- Processing Information
Top skills
Negotiation4.00/5
Active Listening3.75/5
Speaking3.75/5
Critical Thinking3.75/5
Persuasion3.75/5