Also Called: Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Trader
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.
OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Retail Sales
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Post-secondary, non-degree
Job Training MatchOpticians, Dispensing
Associate's Degree
Job Training MatchWholesale & Retail Buyers Currently Selected
Bachelor's Degree
Farm & Home Management Educators
Advanced Degree
There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.
Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY
Adrian College
Adrian, MI
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