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. Excludes “Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products” (13-1021) and “Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products” (13-1022). 

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Education Needed	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Education Available in Washington	General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Related Occupations	Budget Analysts Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Compliance Officers Cost Estimators Managers, All Other Purchasing Managers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers