Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

We don't have national pay or outlook data for this role yet.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingNegotiationPersuasionComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationMonitoring

Top knowledge areas

MathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceTransportationEconomics and AccountingEnglish LanguageSales and MarketingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and Management

Core tasks

• Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.

• Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.

• Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.

• Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.

• Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.

• Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.

Frequently asked questions

What education is typically required for Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products?

Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed.