JobSOC 13-1023

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

3 programs

Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management52.0202
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General52.1801
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other52.1899

02.

Draws on

English Language4.6 of 5
Law and Government4.3 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.2 of 5
Administration and Management4.0 of 5
Administrative3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.