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“Definition of Purchasing Agent”

Glossary

Definition: A Purchasing Agent is the person or agency responsible for obtaining contractors for goods or services. Purchasing agents are responsible for handling solicitations, adveretisements for contract opportunities.

Also Known As: Purchasing manager, procurement agency

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