O*NET-SOC 13-1021.00
Buyers 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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.Core12878
- Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.Core12880
- Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.Core12879
- Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.Core12881
- Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.Core12883
- Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.Core12882
- Examine or test crops or products to estimate their value, determine their grade, or locate any evidence of disease or insect damage.Supplemental12884
- Coordinate or direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and maintaining records.Supplemental12885
- Sell supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizers, or insecticides, arranging for loans or financing as necessary.Supplemental12887
- Advise farm groups or growers on land preparation or livestock care techniques that will maximize the quantity and quality of production.Supplemental12889
- Calculate applicable government grain quotas.Supplemental12886
- Estimate land production possibilities, surveying property and studying factors such as crop rotation history, soil fertility, or irrigation facilities.Supplemental12888
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 21 examples in 14 categories, 13 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Data base user interface and query software
- Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
- Product producer databases
Project management software
- Atlassian JIRAHot Technology
- Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Accounting software
- Deltek Costpoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP system
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Web platform development software
- Google AngularHot Technology
Electronic mail software
- IBM Lotus Notes
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Inventory management software
- Inventory management systems
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand
Procurement software
- Purchasing softwareIn Demand
Customer relationship management CRM software
- Salesforce softwareHot Technology
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Evaluate condition of properties.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Analyzing Data or Information
Calculate data to inform organizational operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Determine the value of goods or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain data in information systems or databases.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 23 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 3
- Augments 17
- Supports 2
- Informs 1
- Agent memory architectureclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Prismic automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Contentful automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Knowledge opsaffaan-m/everything-claude-code8,594 installsAugmentsGen Agent Trust Hub PassSnyk WarnSocket PassZeroLeaks Pass
- Google sheetsclaudeskills.infoAugments
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Communicate with government agencies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise employees.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Coordinate logistics or other business operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise others on business or operational matters.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Performing Administrative Activities
Execute sales or other financial transactions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Purchase products or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.