What is a farm product purchaser and how to become one

Key steps to become a farm product purchaser

1. Explore farm product purchaser education requirements

   Most common farm product purchaser degrees

   Bachelor's

   40.9 %

   Master's

   22.7 %

   High School Diploma

   18.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific farm product purchaser skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	52.88%
   Purchase Orders	47.12%

3. Complete relevant farm product purchaser training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New farm product purchasers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a farm product purchaser based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real farm product purchaser resumes.

4. Research farm product purchaser duties and responsibilities

   • Purchase components for production; run daily production schedule; manage inventory of items; source alternative items for production
   • Utilize database MRP system to effectively control inventory on hand and forecast demand.
   • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations using simulation models and other tools.
   • Set up bids and options for JD Edwards PeopleSoft.

5. Apply for farm product purchaser jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a farm product purchaser job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams