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.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
SOC: 13-1021 O*NET: 13-1021.00
Median Salary
N/A
per year
Job Growth
➡️ N/A
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
N/A
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree or higher
Job Zone 4
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.
What does a Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products do?
How much can you earn?
Limited Data Available: Detailed wage distribution data is not currently available for this occupation.
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Speaking
100%
#2
Mathematics
100%
#3
Oral Expression
100%
#4
Customer and Personal Service
94%
#5
Critical Thinking
94%
#6
Speech Clarity
92%
#7
Active Listening
86%
#8
Transportation
86%
#9
Written Comprehension
82%
#10
Economics and Accounting
80%
Skills Overview
Speaking
advanced5.0
100%
Mathematics
advanced5.0
100%
Oral Expression
advanced5.0
100%
Customer and Personal Service
advanced4.7
94%
Critical Thinking
advanced4.7
94%
Speech Clarity
advanced4.6
92%
Active Listening
intermediate4.3
86%
Transportation
intermediate4.3
86%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Speaking
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Mathematics
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Oral Expression
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Customer and Personal Service
advancedImportance94%
knowledge
4.7/5.0
Critical Thinking
advancedImportance94%
abilities
4.7/5.0
Speech Clarity
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
Active Listening
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Transportation
intermediateImportance86%
knowledge
4.3/5.0
Written Comprehension
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Economics and Accounting
intermediateImportance80%
knowledge
4.0/5.0
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediateImportance80%
abilities
4.0/5.0
Persuasion
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Labor Relations Specialists100%
5 shared skills
Lawyers100%
5 shared skills
Advertising Sales Agents82%
5 shared skills
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators82%
5 shared skills
Chief Sustainability Officers82%
5 shared skills
Fundraising Managers82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Mathematics
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓Transportation
Learn on the Job:
- →Negotiation
- →Sales and Marketing
- →Computers and Electronics
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Mathematics
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓Transportation
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Speaking
- ★Active Listening
- ★Mathematics
- ★Customer and Personal Service
- ★Transportation
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Technology Intensity
High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires advanced digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Proficiency with specialized softwareTechnical documentationData analysis toolsSystem integration
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Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
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🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
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🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Salesforce software
Amazon Web Services AWS software
Microsoft Access
Oracle Database
Microsoft Outlook
SAP software
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Atlassian JIRA
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Google Angular
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
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Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
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Physical Demand
MODERATE
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Team Orientation
MOSTLY TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
CONSTANT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy mostly team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
12
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (10)Documentation & Record-Keeping (1)Communication & Coordination (1)
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Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities97% perform98%
3
Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities88% perform92%
6
Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping85% perform90%
7
Examine or test crops or products to estimate their value, determine their grade, or locate any evidence of disease or insect damage.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
Coordinate or direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and maintaining records.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Communication & Coordination79% perform86%
9
Calculate applicable government grain quotas.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Sell supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizers, or insecticides, arranging for loans or financing as necessary.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •58% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products professionals typically have a ECR Holland code and highly value independence
EEnterprising
CConventional
RRealistic
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Stress Tolerance
CriticalStress Tolerance
Importance Level4.69
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.61
Attention to Detail
CriticalAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.60
Integrity
CriticalIntegrity
Importance Level4.59
Analytical Thinking
Very ImportantAnalytical Thinking
Importance Level4.27
Initiative
Very ImportantInitiative
Importance Level4.26
Complete Work Styles Profile
Stress Tolerance
4.7
Dependability
4.6
Attention to Detail
4.6
Integrity
4.6
Analytical Thinking
4.3
Initiative
4.3
Achievement/Effort
4.0
Cooperation
4.0
Leadership
3.9
Adaptability/Flexibility
3.9
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Bachelor's degree or higher
Typical duration: 4 years
Preparation Level
Job Zone 4
Considerable Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Bachelor's degree or higher
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Training:
Significant preparation with related work experience
💼 Experience Requirement
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Bachelor's degree in related field
- • Several years of work experience
- • Professional certifications often required
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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Bachelor's degree in related fieldSeveral years of work experienceProfessional certifications often required
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