How do they match: Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

  • Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

  • Plant Buyer
  • Equipment, Supplies, and Tools Purchasing Agent
  • Tools, Supplies, and Equipment Purchasing Agent

  • 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.

  • Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.

  • Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
  • Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.