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Page 1 JOB DESCRIPTION PURCHASING AGENT & BUYER, FARM PRODUCTS Brief description The position of purchasing agent & buyer (farm products) consists of purchasing farm products either for further processing or reselling and attempting to get the best deal for the company. Tasks • Arrange for processing and/or resale of purchased products; • Arrange for transportation and/or storage of purchased products; • Calculate applicable government grain quotas; • Coordinate and direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and in maintaining records; • Examine and test crops and products to estimate their value, determine their grade, and locate any evidence of disease or insect damage; • Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary; • Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of fa