Gary Is a Purchasing Agent at Thought Cloud Inc

Multiple Choice

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 the terms of the contract for the supplies.Which of the following purchasing roles is exhibited by Gary?

A) Initiator
B) Gatekeeper
C) Decider
D) Buyer