Wholesale and Retail Buyers (Except Farm Products)
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Automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.
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Growth
The number of 'Buyers and Purchasing Agents' job openings is expected to decline 7.0% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Buyers and Purchasing Agents' was $71,950, or $34 per hour
'Buyers and Purchasing Agents' were paid 49.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 477,980 people employed as 'Buyers and Purchasing Agents' within the United States.
This represents around 0.31% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 317 people are employed as 'Buyers and Purchasing Agents'.
Job 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 determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
SOC Code: 13-1022.00
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