has ability has skill has job zone active listening critical thinking judgment and decision making negotiation persuasion speaking occupation holder with job zone 3 deductive reasoning oral comprehension oral expression problem sensitivity speech clarity written comprehension buyer or purchasing agent wholesale or retail buyer, except farm product 3 Problem Sensitivity Judgment and Decision Making Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Critical Thinking Oral Expression Oliver He Persuasion Sam Smith Deductive Reasoning Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products. Oral Comprehension Speech Clarity Active Listening Written Comprehension Speaking 13-1022.00 https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131022.htm Negotiation