Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by occupation]
6. [people in commerce and business]
7. agents (commercial representatives)

Anotations

Scope note:

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.