Gary is a purchasing agent at Thought Cloud Inc., an advertising agency. He is formally vested with the responsibility of selecting suppliers of campaign material for a new advertising campaign that is being planned. He identifies a sole-sourcing relationship with Mark, an independent contractor, and negotiates terms of the contract for the supplies. Which of the following purchasing roles is exhibited by Gary?

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Gary is acting as a Buyer because he is responsible for selecting suppliers and negotiating terms for the contract.

Gary Is a Purchasing Agent at Thought Cloud Inc