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Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.

Those who buy finished goods, such as clothes or furniture, are called buyers. Those who buy the parts and materials that help make goods are called purchasing agents or purchasers.

Buyers and Purchasing Agents are in the Marketing, Sales, and Service career cluster and the Professional Sales pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$28.21 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   8%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Choose products to sell. Consider quality, size, or environmental soundness.
  • Locate and arrange for purchase of goods.
  • Compare transportation choices to lower energy use for moving products.
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Job Title Examples:

 Almonds Grower Representative,  Buyer,  Farm Marketer 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.