How do they match: Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

  • Contract Analyst
  • Contracts Analyst
  • Price Analyst
  • Procurement Analyst

  • Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.

  • Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.

  • Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.