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A '''Purchasing Agent''' is an employee within a [[company]], [[business]] or other [[organization]] who is responsible at some level for buying of goods and services needed by the company. The position responsibilities may be the same as that of a [[buyer]] or purchasing agent. |
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A Purchasing Agent's responsibilities may include: |
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* seeking reliable [[vendor (supply chain)|vendors]] or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices |
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* negotiating prices and contracts |
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* reviewing technical specifications for raw materials, components, equipment or buildings |
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* determining quantity and timing of deliveries (more commonly in small companies) |
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* expediting or deexpediting of existing purchase orders to meet demand schedules |
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==External links== |
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* http://www.careeroverview.com/purchasing-manager-career.html |
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[[Category:Business and financial operations occupations]] |
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[[Category:Commerce]] |
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[[Category:Supply chain management terms]] |
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