Gary is a purchasing agent at Thought Cloud Inc., an advertisingagency. He is formally vested with the responsibility of selectingsuppliers of campaign material for a new advertising campaign thatis being planned. He identifies a sole-sourcing relationship withMark, an independent contractor, and negotiates the terms of thecontract for the supplies. Which of the following purchasing rolesis exhibited by Gary?
A. Decider
B. Gatekeeper
C. Initiator
D. Buyer
Expert Answer
D. Gary is responsible for selection of supplier and setting upterms and conditions for the purchase thereby he is acting asBuyer.