Three college friends,Alan,Thomas,and Will,have turned their interest in backpacking and wilderness exploration into a profitable business partnership.They conduct exploration camps lasting between two days to six weeks.They hire Alan's girlfriend Rosalyn,who assists Alan in the operational activities of the business.Thomas interacts with various vendors to procure the supplies needed for the business and Will looks after the company's logisitics.Who would most probably be the buyer in this business?

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It is common in organizational buying for purchases to be made cross-functionally with representatives from different functional departments playing various roles in the process. Buyers have the formal authority and responsibility to select the supplier and negotiate the terms of the contract.

Three College Friends,Alan,Thomas,and Will,have Turned Their Interest in Backpacking and Wilderness