Usage Note
Einkäufer (also Einkaufsleiter for senior roles) manages supplier relations, negotiates prices, and orders goods for a company. The role belongs to the Einkaufsabteilung and requires knowledge of logistics and contract law.
Examples
"Der Einkäufer verhandelte günstigere Konditionen mit dem Lieferanten."
Natural Translation
The buyer negotiated better terms with the supplier.
Literal Translation
The buyer negotiated more-favourable conditions with the supplier.
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