The term "buyer" is what everyone refers to me as. Which is fine with me. However, that only gives a very narrow description of what I really do, which is provide monthly fincancials, research products, provide info on MBO's, etc. My voicemail greeting says "purchasing agent". Either way, I still fulfill the same function, which I think we all do in some form or another.

Name of Facility: University Community Hospital

City, State: Hospital

Years as a Buyer: 3+

My title is Pharmacy Purchasing Analyst. I do a lot of analyzing. I prefer the Purchasing title as well. I have no idea why.

Name of Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

City, State: Acute Care 256 beds

Years as a Buyer: 7

I am titled a "Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist" Some in our pharmacy say "purchaser" some say "buyer" it's about equal. But I agree with Dale, they have equal meaning.

Name of Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital

City, State: Hospital, Acute care

Years as a Buyer: 30yrs

My buyers title is Purchasing Agent. I am not sure she minds what she is called as long as she is a respected member of the team, which she is (very valuable to our efforts).

Name of Facility: Billings Clinic

City, State: Hosptial and Clinic Hybrid

Years as a Buyer: 1