Re: Electronic Buyer career

From: Don Pearce (donald_at_pearce.uk.com)
Date: 08/09/04 

Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 20:57:25 +0100

On 8 Aug 2004 11:34:36 -0700, steve.sv@virgin.net (steve) wrote:

>Im thinking of a career change. Ive currently been a test technician
>for last 10 years. I was thinking of trying to advance my career, but
>when looking at my old math books, calculus et al, I was thinking,
>there must be easier ways of earning a good wage.
>
>The buyers at my company have little or zero electronic knowledge but
>earn considerably more than I.
>
>I think I can do this job. I have a technical background with 10
>years in the manufacture industry.
>
>I will try and ask my company if their are junior buyer vacancies.
>
>Im sure you guys have dealt with buyers/purchasers, any hints or tips
>in this
>career move?
>
>Thanks

I well remember an electronics buyer at a company I worked at back in
the 1970s. He had an office just down the corridor, and I remember his
chief talent was an ability to say "HOW MUCH?" down a telephone at
unbelievable volume.

d

Pearce Consulting
http://www.pearce.uk.com

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