Abstract
PurposeThis paper aims to show the evolutions of the missions given to buyers.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a historical approach.FindingsCost-killing is less and less the more important part of the buyer’s job.Originality/valueThis paper is aimed at showing the importance of alternative missions given to buyers, in addition to the traditional mission consisting in reducing costs. More and more supply security and value creation are considered as more strategic missions for purchasing.
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