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purchasing agent

American  

noun

  1. a person who buys materials, supplies, equipment, etc., for a company.

  2. an independent buyer acting as a hired agent.


Etymology

Origin of purchasing agent

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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As a first step in this process, the Commissioners Court authorized the county purchasing agent to solicit proposals from companies for a 13-month service agreement for 50 GPS trackers, according to county meeting minutes.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Agents also searched the homes of the company’s chief executive, David Duong, and his son, Andy Duong, a purchasing agent who is in charge of the company’s public relations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

His father was a purchasing agent for a lumber company, and his mother was a school librarian.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2022

“He is his own purchasing agent, cashier, paymaster, building superintendent, construction engineer and sales director,” the article said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2018

"Yes," said the specialist, as he stood at the bedside of the sick purchasing agent, "I can cure you."

From More Toasts by Mosher, Marion Dix

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