Other denominations
Buyer, Purchasing manager
Description
There are several possible buyer options: Production buyer, component buyer or general purchase buyer. The buyer is a professional who assumes negotiation duties and the purchase of services, materials and products his company requires from approved suppliers. There are currently many companies which liaise with suppliers via the Internet, an activity which is known as e-procurement, an online supply model which in addition to reducing costs, has had an impact on the growing importance of purchasing related occupations. It is worth mentioning that purchasing represent a major cost for companies with regard to the acquisition of strategic (those destined to production) and non-strategic (role, pens, office equipment) products alike, something which leads to the constant evolution of this business department. This professional tends to specialise in a specific technology. Reports to the Purchasing Manager or Director.
Tasks
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