O*NET-SOC 13-1023.00

Purchasing 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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.Core1146
Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.Core1142
Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.Core1159
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.Core1143
Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.Core1157
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.Core1145
Hire, train, or supervise purchasing clerks, buyers, and expediters.Core1156
Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.Core1144
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.Core1150
Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.Core1147
Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.Core1153
Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.Core1149
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.Core1151
Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets.Core1158
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.Core1148
Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.Core1152
Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions, and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments.Core1160
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.Supplemental1155
Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.Supplemental1154

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 56 examples in 20 categories, 16 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
Microsoft SharePointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Spreadsheet software

Apple AppleWorks
Corel QuattroPro
IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

Assured Software JPP
Database software
FileMaker Pro
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Sage 100 Contractor
Xactware Xactimate

Accounting software

Choice Job Cost
Cost accounting software
CPR International GeneralCOST Estimator
Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Construction Management Software ProEst
QSM SLIM Suite
Resources Calculations Incorporated SoftCost
WinEstimator WinEst

Financial analysis software

Cost estimating software
CPR Visual Estimator
IBM Costimater
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Softstar Costar COCOMO II

Data base reporting software

Database reporting software
SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
Software AG enterprise software

Project management software

Dexter + Cheney Spectrum Construction Software
Galorath SEER-SEM
Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Sales and marketing software

Google Ads

Word processing software

Google DocsHot Technology
Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Business intelligence and data analysis software

IBM Cognos Impromptu
MicroStrategy

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes
Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise system management software

IBM Power Systems software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Infor ERP SyteLine
Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics GP
NetSuite ERP
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
SAP Business Objects
SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Inventory management software

Inventory management systems

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

SmugMug Flickr

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 30.3

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

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor organizational processes.
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

Estimate demand for 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
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
Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
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 business or financial data.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 66 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 3
- Augments 55
- Supports 2
- Informs 6
- Manusclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Csv data summarizerclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Agent trading predictorruvnet/ruflo1,254 installsReplaces
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Warn
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- us-stock-analysistradermonty/claude-trading-skills5,633 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Warn
  Snyk Warn
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- business-analytics-reporterailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills2,221 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
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

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.
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

Documenting/Recording Information

Maintain data in information systems or databases.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (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 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Warn
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Google sheetsclaudeskills.infoAugments

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

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

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Develop business relationships.
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

Performing Administrative Activities

Execute sales or other financial transactions.
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
Pay charges, fees, or taxes.
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

Staffing Organizational Units

Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
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 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
Monitor inventories of products or 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

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job 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 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 skill3 of 19

Distinct tools97

Level mix

Replaces 6
Augments 75
Supports 10
Informs 7

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.