13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Broad occupation category (Buyers and Purchasing Agents) within the minor group 'Business Operations Specialists' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Where 13-1020 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
- >13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- >>13-1000 Business Operations Specialists
- >>>13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- >>>13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Subcategories of 13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- 13-1021Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
- 13-1022Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
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.
- 13-1023Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- 13-1010Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
- 13-1030Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators
- 13-1040Compliance Officers
- 13-1050Cost Estimators
- 13-1070Human Resources Workers
- 13-1080Logisticians and Project Management Specialists
- 13-1110Management Analysts
- 13-1120Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- 13-1130Fundraisers
- 13-1140Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- 13-1150Training and Development Specialists
- 13-1160Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- 13-1190Miscellaneous Business Operations Specialists
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 13-1020?
- SOC 2018 13-1020 is "Buyers and Purchasing Agents". Broad occupation category (Buyers and Purchasing Agents) within the minor group 'Business Operations Specialists' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- What does SOC 2018 13-1020 include?
- 13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents contains 3 direct subcategories: 13-1021 Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products; 13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products; 13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products.
- What is the parent category of 13-1020?
- 13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents sits under 13-1020 Buyers and Purchasing Agents in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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