Buyers and
Purchasing Agents



Job Description
Purchase necessary equipment and materials involved in the operation of an organization, including raw or semi-finished materials, equipment, machinery, or tools.
Skills and Abilities
Clear and effective communication skills, reading work related information, making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent, and problem solving.
Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Job Duties
Prepare purchase orders, purchase the highest quality items at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts, and monitor and follow applicable laws.
Technology
Enterprise Resource Planning Software
Financial Analysis Software
Data Base User Interface and Query Software

Median Earnings
$35.13 per hour