What does a "purchaser" do?
Asked by Snuggles123
I've been in sales for 7 years and I'm feeling the burn right now. I'm married and preparing to have a family. Being that I'm in sales, my income is not consistent. A buddy of mine I work with had a friend that left sales to become a purchaser. I was wondering exactly, what a purchaser or purchasing agent or a buyer does? What are the requirements to become one, what do they pay, etc? Thanks in advance everyone.

Best Answer:
A purchaser buys raw goods,inventory, necessary items to keep a business going. If it is a manufacturing company thye purchaser will by the raw goods like steel, aluminum, etc... If it is an electronics company they will purchase the necessary components needed to make the finished product. The buyer/purchaser is usually in charge of negotiating prices and contracts on said goods. Usually there is experience wanted in purchasing by the employer. As far as training, APICS is thought of highly. http://www.apics.org/default.htm