alt-text: If things are too quiet, try asking a couple of friends whether a couple should always mean two. As with the question of how many spaces should go after a period, it can turn acrimonious surprisingly fast unless all three of them agree. Summary: there's not universal agreement.
To be a purchasing analyst, a person must have an analytical mind, a keen business sense and excellent communication skills. Individuals in this position are responsible for finding the best deals on supplies, then buying and selling or distributing those supplies.
Purchasing managers oversee the work of purchasing agents and buyers and negotiate major purchases for an organization. They usually need a minimum of five years experience as a purchasing agent or buyer plus a bachelor's degree. According to O-Net Online, 75 percent of purchasing manager positions require a bachelor's degree, but top jobs sometimes require a master's degree.