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  1. Occupations
  2. Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

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.

SOC: 13-1021.00

Common Job Titles

  • Buyer
  • Grain Buyer
  • Grain Merchandiser
  • Purchasing Agent

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Mathematics4.0/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
  • Transportation3.9/5
  • English Language3.9/5
  • Economics and Accounting3.9/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Google Angular
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Database
  • SAP software
  • Salesforce software

Technology Skills

  • Customer relationship management CRM software
  • Deltek Costpoint
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP system
  • IBM Lotus Notes
  • Inventory management systems
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Product producer databases
  • Web browser software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Bulk weighing systems
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital micrometers
  • Grain testers
  • Laptop computers
  • Livestock scales
  • Multi-line telephone systems
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 13-1022.00
  • Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 13-1023.00
  • Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 11-9013.00
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 41-4012.00
  • Purchasing Managers 11-3061.00

Moderately Similar

  • Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 41-3031.00
  • Supply Chain Managers 11-3071.04
  • Logistics Analysts 13-1081.02
  • Logisticians 13-1081.00
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 41-4011.00

Related

  • Procurement Clerks 43-3061.00
  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 43-5071.00
  • Customs Brokers 13-1041.08
  • Agricultural Inspectors 45-2011.00
  • Stockers and Order Fillers 53-7065.00
  • Retail Salespersons 41-2031.00
  • Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 41-9091.00
  • Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 43-5111.00
  • Freight Forwarders 43-5011.01
  • Driver/Sales Workers 53-3031.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CourseAgriculture Marketing and ManagementIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • Short-Term CertificateAg/Business Marketing & Risk ManagementIssuer: Otero College
  • Short-Term CertificateCommodity MarketingIssuer: Morgan Community College
  • Short-Term CertificateWeb Productivity and UtilizationIssuer: Morgan Community College
  • Short-Term CertificateAG/BUS MARKETING & RISK MGMTIssuer: Northeastern Junior College
  • Short-Term CertificateAg Business Management Web Productivity and UtilizationIssuer: Otero College
  • Short-Term CertificateAG/BUS MARKETING & RISK MGMTIssuer: Pueblo Community College
  • Short-Term CertificateAg/Business Marketing & Risk ManagementIssuer: Morgan Community College
  • Short-Term CertificateAG/BUS MARKETING & RISK MGMTIssuer: Morgan Community College