purchasing agent
Americannoun
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a person who buys materials, supplies, equipment, etc., for a company.
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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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