ISCO-08 3323 to ESCO Occupations

About ISCO-08 3323

3323 BuyersBuyers buy goods and services for use or resale on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or other establishments and organizations. Tasks include - (a) determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for the purchase of equipment, raw materials, products, services and merchandise for resale; (b) obtaining information about requirements and stock and developing specifications for quantity and quality to be purchased, costs, delivery dates and other contract conditions; (c) purchasing general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment; (d) inviting tenders, consulting with suppliers and reviewing quotations; (e) purchasing merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments; (f) studying market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visiting trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events; (g) selecting the merchandise or products that best fit the establishment’s requirements; (h) interviewing suppliers and negotiating prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements; (i) overseeing distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintaining adequate stock levels; (j) establishing delivery schedules, monitoring progress and contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Buyer - Procurement officer - Purchasing agent - Purchasing merchandiser - Supply officer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Commodities broker - 3324.