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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">purchasing agents</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>buyers</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>agents</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>agents, purchasing</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>purchasing agent</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>purchasing agent&apos;s</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>purchasing agents&apos;</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Refers generally to those who purchase something on behalf of another person or organization. Refers specifically to hired agents or middlemen who purchase products for the maintenance and daily operation of a business or other organization. ]]></note></mads>