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.
Procurement is a broad term that describes purchasing and buying in many different industries, and for many different sized companies. Purchasing agents and managers can work for a small retail outfit, or a large multinational corporation. Purchasing managers can work in retail or they can work in the engineering field. With your previous background, you might consider working in retail or wholesale purchasing. Smaller firms look for a bachelorâs degree in a business related field.