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O*NET detailed work activityPurchase products or services
AI-assistHandle the admin
13 jobs18 tasks
AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.
Part of Purchase goods or services, under the O*NET work activity group Monitoring and Controlling Resources. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (1 AI-ready, 16 AI-assist, 1 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
- Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Create, manage, or automate orders or invoices, using order management or invoicing software.
- Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
- Procure beverages, food, and other items as requested.
- Purchase new or used items from online or physical sources for resale via retail or auction Web site.
- Order or purchase merchandise to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Purchase investments for companies in accordance with company policy.
- Identify or procure needed resources to implement sustainability programs or projects.
- Select and purchase technical web services, such as web hosting services, online merchant accounts, shopping cart software, payment gateway software, or spyware.
- Devise, select, or purchase domain name and web address.
Tasks where it is part of the work
- Buy and sell jewelry, or serve as agents between buyers and sellers.
- Purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines.
- Shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children's care.
- Purchase or sell financial derivatives for customers.
- Order tooling for jobs.
- Provide direct assistance to farmers by performing activities such as purchasing or selling products and supplies, supervising properties, and collecting soil and herbage samples for testing.