Definition

A professional deal-maker in retail or manufacturing who sources inventory and negotiates prices with suppliers. Think of them as the person who makes or breaks your margins before anything hits the shelf.

Example Usage

The buyer for the department store rejected the vendor's quoted price and demanded a 15% discount or they'd switch suppliers.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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