A Purchasing Agent

Multiple Choice

A purchasing agent

A) has an exclusive arrangement with the company, represents all of its operations in a particular market, and acts as the sales and/or marketing department of the firm
B) has a long-term relationship with a buyer who selects, receives, and ships goods to buyers and is paid on a commission basis
C) takes possession of goods on consignment from the local markets and then sells them at a central market location
D) is a representative who works for one or more noncompeting manufacturers in a particular market