JobSOC 13-1022
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
7 programs- Wine Steward/Sommelier12.0510
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management19.0905
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General52.1801
- Merchandising and Buying Operations52.1802
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other52.1899
- Fashion Merchandising52.1902
- Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations52.1904
02.
Draws on
- Administration and Management4.2 of 5
- English Language3.8 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service3.8 of 5
- Production and Processing3.7 of 5
- Mathematics3.5 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.