Purchasing

Purchasing is well suited for IT buy team leader role
Asked to list qualities of a successful IT procurement team leader on a new PURCHASING magazine survey, a reader responds with "an ability to conduct the whole scenario like a symphony." The nationwide survey was mailed to 1,000 purchasing professionals with responsibility for sourcing computers and software.

• Expect more value add from distributors
• Get the lead out!

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