How to run a request for quotation
RFQs help get competitive prices for defined needs.
6 steps →How-to guides
Purchasing Agent How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common purchasing agent tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common purchasing agent tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks purchasing agents perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to negotiate with a supplier
Good negotiations create value for both sides.
6 steps →How to expedite a late order
Fast follow-up limits the impact of delays.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Purchasing Agent training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.