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CAREER
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$63,470
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
0% (little or no change)
Career
What Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Do
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.
Other Job Titles Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products May Have
Buyer, Grocery Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Trader
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.
- Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
- Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.
- Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (35%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree
Majors Related to Career
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
