// Unit group · 3323

Buyers

Buyers buy goods and services for use or resale on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or other establishments and organizations.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 33 Business and Administration Associate Professionals / 332 Sales and Purchasing Agents and Brokers / All level 4

// Working conditions

DrivingSitting and standing

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for the purchase of equipment, raw materials, products, services and merchandise for resale

obtaining information about requirements and stock and developing specifications for quantity and quality to be purchased, costs, delivery dates and other contract conditions

purchasing general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment

inviting tenders, consulting with suppliers and reviewing quotations

purchasing merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments

studying market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visiting trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

selecting the merchandise or products that best fit the establishment's requirements

interviewing suppliers and negotiating prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements

overseeing distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintaining adequate stock levels

establishing delivery schedules, monitoring progress and contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Buyer
- Procurement officer
- Purchasing agent
- Purchasing merchandiser
- Supply officer

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
Commodities broker - 3324

Indexed job titles 9