Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Manufacturing · Manufacturing Production Process Development
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The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Negotiation4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Active Listening3.9
- Complex Problem Solving3.9
- Persuasion4.0
- Critical Thinking3.9
- Active Learning3.9
What the work is
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.
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- 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.
- Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
- Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
- Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less9%
- Associate degree4%
- Bachelor's degree87%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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