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Italian translation: Responsabile acquisti


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English term or phrase:Purchasing Officer
Italian translation:Responsabile acquisti
Entered by: Luke
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21:59 Nov 29, 2011
English to Italian translations [PRO]
Human Resources / Retail
English term or phrase: Purchasing Officer
Term found in a birth certificate, to indicate the occupation of a parent.
Would 'Addetto agli acquisti" be OK or is there a better Italian term?
Your suggestions welcome as always.
Thanks in anticipation, luke
Luke
Local time: 07:53
Responsabile acquisti
Explanation:
PURCHASING OFFICER
Shopping professionally
Purchasing officers buy general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for the internal use of establishments. The items they buy are not for resale, although they may sell off used stock once it is no longer needed. Purchasing officers are employed throughout the government and private sector.
http://www.edunetconnect.com/cat/careers/purchoff.html


Il Responsabile Acquisti, una carriera veloce e strategica per gli utili.

Il responsabile acquisti (identificato anche come ‘Acquisitore’ o ‘Buyer’) si occupa dell'individuazione e della selezione di fornitori, delle materie prime o semilavorati e dei servizi necessari alla produzione dell'azienda. Il suo obiettivo è l'ottimizzazione dei costi e qualità dei prodotti/servizi dell'azienda. Collabora alla definizione delle linee strategiche e del budget di spesa. Una volta individuato il fornitore, negozia le migliori condizioni che tengano conto degli obiettivi tecnici e commerciali, stabilisce le caratteristiche, le quantità, i tempi di consegna e di pagamento dei diversi prodotti e verifica che tutto si svolga secondo i termini e i tempi stabiliti.
http://www.stepstone.it/5/legacy/content/IT/it/career/Respon...

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A purchasing officer, sometimes called a chief procurement officer, is responsible for all of the goods and services that are purchased by a company. He sources vendors, negotiates contracts, and ensures prompt delivery. He confers with accounts payable to ensure that vendors are paid in a timely manner.

Read more: Job Description of a Purchasing Officer | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5333419_job-description-purchasing...
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Danila Moro
Italy
Local time: 23:53
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Grazie, Danila & colleghi. Ciao, luke
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4 +5Responsabile acquisti
Danila Moro
4 +1funzionario addetto agli acquisti
Daniel Frisano Paulon
3Direttore ApprovvigionamentiLucrezia Amedeo


  

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purchasing officer
funzionario addetto agli acquisti


Explanation:
that would be a literal translation, but if your space is limited, your option is OK


Daniel Frisano Paulon
Italy
Local time: 23:53
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in FriulianFriulian

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purchasing officer
Responsabile acquisti


Explanation:
PURCHASING OFFICER
Shopping professionally
Purchasing officers buy general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for the internal use of establishments. The items they buy are not for resale, although they may sell off used stock once it is no longer needed. Purchasing officers are employed throughout the government and private sector.
http://www.edunetconnect.com/cat/careers/purchoff.html


Il Responsabile Acquisti, una carriera veloce e strategica per gli utili.

Il responsabile acquisti (identificato anche come ‘Acquisitore’ o ‘Buyer’) si occupa dell'individuazione e della selezione di fornitori, delle materie prime o semilavorati e dei servizi necessari alla produzione dell'azienda. Il suo obiettivo è l'ottimizzazione dei costi e qualità dei prodotti/servizi dell'azienda. Collabora alla definizione delle linee strategiche e del budget di spesa. Una volta individuato il fornitore, negozia le migliori condizioni che tengano conto degli obiettivi tecnici e commerciali, stabilisce le caratteristiche, le quantità, i tempi di consegna e di pagamento dei diversi prodotti e verifica che tutto si svolga secondo i termini e i tempi stabiliti.
http://www.stepstone.it/5/legacy/content/IT/it/career/Respon...

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Note added at 18 min (2011-11-29 22:17:52 GMT)
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A purchasing officer, sometimes called a chief procurement officer, is responsible for all of the goods and services that are purchased by a company. He sources vendors, negotiates contracts, and ensures prompt delivery. He confers with accounts payable to ensure that vendors are paid in a timely manner.

Read more: Job Description of a Purchasing Officer | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5333419_job-description-purchasing...

Danila Moro
Italy
Local time: 23:53
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Grazie, Danila & colleghi. Ciao, luke

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purchasing officer
Direttore Approvvigionamenti


Explanation:
A purchasing officer, sometimes called a chief procurement officer, is responsible for all of the goods and services that are purchased by a company. He sources vendors, negotiates contracts, and ensures prompt delivery. He confers with accounts payable to ensure that vendors are paid in a timely manner.

Read more: Job Description of a Purchasing Officer | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5333419_job-description-purchasing...


http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-procurement-officer.htm



Lucrezia Amedeo
Italy
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Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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