O*NET-SOC 13-1022.00

Wholesale 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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.Core20710
Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.Core20711
Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.Supplemental72
Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.Core20712
Provide clerks with information to print on price tags, such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs, manufacturer number, season code, or style number.Supplemental77
Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.Core20713
Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.Core20714
Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.Core68
Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.Core66
Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.Core20715
Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.Supplemental76
Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.Core20716
Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.Supplemental78
Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.Supplemental79
Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.Core20717
Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.Supplemental19547
Compare transportation options to determine the most energy-efficient options.Supplemental19548
Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.Supplemental19549
Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products for resale to consumers.Supplemental19550
Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.Supplemental19551

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 49 examples in 24 categories, 15 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Point of sale POS software

Advanced Retail Management Systems Retail Pro
CAM Commerce Solutions Retail STAR Point of Sale POS
Millennium Software Atrex
Plexis Software Plexis POS
POSitive Software POSitive for Windows
SAP POS Data Management
Specialized Business Solutions Keystroke POS
Windward Software Windward System Five

Human resources software

Applicant tracking software
Oracle Taleo

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Biztrak Business Solutions Biztrak
JDA Software Group Advanced Warehouse Replenishment by E3
JDA Software Group Assortment Planning by Arthur
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
Product development management software
Sage ERP Accpac
SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Customer relationship management CRM software

Claritas ConsumerPoint

Calendar and scheduling software

Contact management software
Scheduling software

Development environment software

Eclipse IDEHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Risk management data and analysis software

Enterprise risk management software ERMS

Web page creation and editing software

FacebookHot Technology
LinkedIn

Graphics or photo imaging software

Graphics software

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

Infor Supply Chain Management
Kliger-Weiss Infosystems
Materials requirement planning MRP software
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Supply Planning Multi-Site Material Planner

Accounting software

Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology

Inventory management software

Inventory control systems

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Internet browser software

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Web browser software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Procurement software

Oracle Advanced Procurement
Purchasing softwareIn Demand
Sourcing Simulator

Business intelligence and data analysis software

Qlik Tech QlikView

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 30.3

Getting Information

Obtain information about goods or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify strategic business investment opportunities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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

Analyze market conditions or trends.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Analyze consumer trends.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Evaluate logistics methods to reduce environmental impact.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Authorize financial actions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

Develop business or market strategies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Create marketing materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Provide information to coworkers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 3
- Supports 6
- Cpo chief product officerclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Connect appsclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Regulatory affairs headdavila7/claude-code-templates299 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Warn
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- slack-by-salesforceslack-by-salesforceSupports
- recommendation-canvasdeanpeters/product-manager-skills2,123 installsSupports
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Warn
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel to enhance job skills.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 open
WFA (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 open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Performing Administrative Activities

Disburse funds from clients accounts to creditors.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 stocks of merchandise or supplies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Purchase products or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium 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 open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 20

Distinct tools9

Level mix

Augments 3
Supports 6

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.