Buyer (General)
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.
At a Glance
Buyer (General) earns an average of $45,604/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.1–4.8 years. Top skills: Purchasing, Procurement, Negotiation.
$45,604/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.1–4.8 years
25
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Median Wage
N/A
Growth (2024-34)
Not available
Education
Varies
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Purchasing
Procurement
Supply Chain
Price Negotiation
Accounting
Invoicing
Request For Quotation (RFQ)
SAP Applications
Vendor Relationship Management
Auditing
Material Requirements Planning
Process Improvement
Supplier Performance Management
Finance
Common Skills (16)
Communication
Problem Solving
Planning
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Office
Sales
Customer Service
Management
Verbal Communication Skills
Multitasking
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Organizational Skills
Operations
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