Purchasing

Cost reduction becomes buying execs' battle cry
As companies fight battles for global markets, many are finding themselves facing really tough questions about costs. For people working in supply, sourcing and purchasing functions the pressure is building for them to take greater responsibility for buying decisions that directly affect corporate profitability.

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