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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
7
Tasks
Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or
services
and determine corrective action.
Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and
services.
Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products,
services
, and prices.
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and
services.
Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection,
service
, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and
services.
Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or
services
to be purchased.
4
Detailed Work Activities
Estimate demand for products or
services.
Negotiate contracts with clients or
service
providers.
Obtain information about goods or
services.
Purchase products or
services.
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