Roles of a Buyer

You are walking in the mall, a lady handed you over a flyer containing promotional offers of a certain company. Which role will the buyer manifest first in this situation?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

You are about to begin the construction of your house. Your architect has proposed you several stores to buy your products. Which role of a buyer is best suited in this situation?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

In a department store, you are out to buy a rubber shoes. One sales officer offered you a cheaper product, another is a bit expensive but worth it. Which role says this situation best?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

You received a promotional offer for a 50% discount within the next 15 days only. Which of the following roles best describes the situation?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

You are buying a toy at a price of 399.00. When the cashier scanned the bar code, its price is 599.00. Which of the following roles will apply?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

You are eating a cake from a restaurant and noticed that you can bake it better. You thought of making your baking skills productive by partnering with the restaurant.

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

You are scouting for a bag and found out two identical products in an online store. You chose the cheaper one. Which of the role applies the situation?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

A sales agent offered you a best deal - buy 2 take 1 free. As a buyer, which role is your best respond to this situation?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

You bought a dining table set for delivery. When the item was delivered, the transport crew asked for extra pay for the delivery. Which role will you invoke?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased

Shoppe and Lazada advertised a sale on 10.10 (or on October 10). As a buyer, what role is best applicable here?

• obtain quality goods at a lowest and reasonable cost

• research, write request for bids, propose, or quote for products and services

• evaluate information received

• purchase an agreed amount of goods for a certain period of time

• pay the agreed price on what has been purchased