Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Técnico de Compras
English translation:
Purchasing manager
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Nov 29, 2017 16:50
6 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Spain
The Right Word Used in the Right Context
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
Técnico de Compras
Spanish to English
Other
Energy / Power Generation
logistic procedure
What is the term in English for such a person please?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | Purchasing manager |
neilmac
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| 4 | Purchasing/Procurement Clerk |
Giovanni Rengifo
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| 3 | buyer |
Daniel Frisano
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References
| We've had 'tecnico' many times before |
philgoddard
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Proposed translations
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27 mins
Selected
Purchasing manager
AKA "procurement manager/officer"...
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Note added at 30 mins (2017-11-29 17:20:28 GMT)
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https://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Purchasing-Manage...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2017-11-29 19:38:23 GMT)
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Pax Giovanni, I don't really see much difference between manager and clerk, especially in terms of the translation of the Spanish term "técnico", which is applied willy-nilly even in the least technical of jobs. For example, I'm a translator, but I sometimes describe myself as a "language consultant" simply because some people may find it more intriguingly "professional".
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Note added at 2 hrs (2017-11-29 19:40:23 GMT)
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Having said that, I do admit that "manager" has more of an ear of authority/responsibility about it. I suppose the term you use will depend on how highly you value the job being done.
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Note added at 16 hrs (2017-11-30 09:14:54 GMT)
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Correction: "air of authority"...
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Note added at 30 mins (2017-11-29 17:20:28 GMT)
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https://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Purchasing-Manage...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2017-11-29 19:38:23 GMT)
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Pax Giovanni, I don't really see much difference between manager and clerk, especially in terms of the translation of the Spanish term "técnico", which is applied willy-nilly even in the least technical of jobs. For example, I'm a translator, but I sometimes describe myself as a "language consultant" simply because some people may find it more intriguingly "professional".
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Note added at 2 hrs (2017-11-29 19:40:23 GMT)
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Having said that, I do admit that "manager" has more of an ear of authority/responsibility about it. I suppose the term you use will depend on how highly you value the job being done.
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Note added at 16 hrs (2017-11-30 09:14:54 GMT)
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Correction: "air of authority"...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you very much for your help Neil"
14 mins
Daniel Frisano
Italy
Italy
Works in field
Italy
100% human translation, always
Native in: Italian 
Works in: English to Italian, French to Italian, German to Italian, and 14 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
buyer
Podría ser así de simple. De https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buyer :
"In product management, the buyer is the entity that decides to obtain the product. A buyer's primary responsibility is obtaining the highest quality goods at the lowest cost. This usually requires research, writing requests for bids, proposals or quotes, and evaluating information received."
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En España, http://www.aerce.org/ofertas-de-empleo :
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Importante compañía del sector Gran Consumo precisa incorporar para su departamento de compras un Strategic Buyer.
Funciones:
- Negociación con proveedores (nacionales e internacionales).
- Análisis de mercados.
- Gestión de contratos.
- Búsqueda alternativas de nuevos proveedores y materiales.
- Gestión de una serie de categorías de Materias primas.
"
"In product management, the buyer is the entity that decides to obtain the product. A buyer's primary responsibility is obtaining the highest quality goods at the lowest cost. This usually requires research, writing requests for bids, proposals or quotes, and evaluating information received."
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Note added at 15 mins (2017-11-29 17:05:50 GMT)
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En España, http://www.aerce.org/ofertas-de-empleo :
"
Importante compañía del sector Gran Consumo precisa incorporar para su departamento de compras un Strategic Buyer.
Funciones:
- Negociación con proveedores (nacionales e internacionales).
- Análisis de mercados.
- Gestión de contratos.
- Búsqueda alternativas de nuevos proveedores y materiales.
- Gestión de una serie de categorías de Materias primas.
"
32 mins
Giovanni Rengifo
Colombia
Colombia
Native in Spanish
Specializes in field
Colombia
Traductores Oficiales Cali
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, German to Spanish, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
172
Purchasing/Procurement Clerk
I don't think it's the manager they're referring to here.
Reference comments
4 mins
philgoddard
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Six languages into flawless English
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
58
Reference:
We've had 'tecnico' many times before
It's often been translated as "technician", though I don't feel this is really appropriate, since the English word usually relates to technology. You can also say "officer", or "assistant", or "specialist".
"Compras" means "purchasing", but you probably know that.
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Note added at 5 mins (2017-11-29 16:55:42 GMT)
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Sorry, "técnico".
"Compras" means "purchasing", but you probably know that.
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Note added at 5 mins (2017-11-29 16:55:42 GMT)
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Sorry, "técnico".
Reference:
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/spanish_to_english/business_commerce_general/4373887-t%C3%A9cnico.html
Note from asker:
| I know compra is purchase, but técnico.... that was the problem Phil. |
| I thought it may be a specialist, with a specific terminology for purchasing for projects Phil. |
Peer comments on this reference comment:
| neutral |
Daniel Frisano
: None of the above, apparently.
13 mins
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Why not?
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| agree |
neilmac
24 mins
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