6.6 Business buying can be a very involved process. Many companies employ procurement or purchasing experts dedicated to managing the firm’s buying process. Visit www.glassdoor.com/salaries and www.indeed.com/

salary to conduct a search of the salary ranges for

‘procurement specialists’ and similar positions in purchasing.

Present your findings. Can e-procurement help to streamline the buying process? Might it eventually replace employees in these careers? Discuss if it is possible for all buying functions to be performed through e-procurement. (AACSB: Communication; Reflective Thinking; Use of IT)