A Purchasing Agent, or Product Purchasing Agent, finds and purchases products for a company to use or resell. Their duties include locating suppliers, researching goods, services and materials and processing purchasing orders.
A Purchasing Agent 應該能夠履行各種職責和責任。以下是 Purchasing Agent 應該能夠執行的一些職責和責任：
- Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
- Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing
- Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
- Verifying purchases by comparing them to a primary list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
- Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
- Attend industry trade shows to learn about and stay current on trends and to meet suppliers
有競爭力的Purchasing Agent 將擁有一定的技能和資格，包括：
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Judgment and decision-making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
