Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Agent, Wholesale and Retail Buyer Career Video

This career video provides day in the life information about the following jobs and occupations. JOB TITLE: Purchasing Managers OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers. RELATED JOB TITLES: Category Purchasing Manager, Commodity Manager, Materials Director, Materials Manager, Procurement Director, Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Supervisor, Strategic Sourcing Director ONET: JOB TITLE: Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determi