13-1023

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Role Overview

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. Excludes “Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products” (13-1021) and “Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products” (13-1022).

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Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management. Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other.

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