US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents
This resource provides information about purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents. Find out the nature of their work, working conditions, training and other qualifications, earnings, and much more.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Buyer
This site contains information on the career of a buyer. Read about the job itself, tasks and duties, education needed, working conditions, and more.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Purchasing Officer
Very descriptive site containing information on purchasing officers. Read the job description, and about tasks, duties, skills, education, training, wages, and much more.
Other
University System of Maryland: Buyer I
This site from the University System of Maryland provides information on what a buyer is in charge of. Read about the primary duties, minimum qualifications, and required skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for this job.