PSOC Unit group 3323 — Buyers

Buyers buy goods and services for use or resale on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or other establishments and organizations. Their tasks include: a) determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for the purchase of equipment, raw materials products, services and the purchasing of merchandise for resale; b) obtaining information about requirements and stock and developing specifications for quantity and quality to be purchased, costs, delivery dates and other contract conditions; c) purchasing general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment; d) inviting tenders, consulting with suppliers and reviewing quotations; e) purchasing merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments; f) studying market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visiting trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events; g) interviewing suppliers and negotiating prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements; h) overseeing distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintaining adequate stock levels; i) establishing delivery schedules, monitoring progress and contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems. Examples of occupations classified here: Buyer, Procurement officer, Purchaser, Purchasing agent, Purchasing merchandiser, Retail trade buyer A related occupation classified elsewhere: Commodities broker - 3324

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Sales and purchasing agents and brokers.

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Sales and purchasing agents and brokers grouping.