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A purchasing manager buys products for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, review product quality, and often supervise purchasing agents and buyers. In smaller companies, the purchasing manager may also act as the agent or buyer.

A Food Product Development Scientist performs food product development activities including testing of prototypes, competitive products, and production samples.

Sensory scientists spearhead product development for companies. Not only do they conduct research and testing to gauge what consumers are drawn to, but they also use it to inform the development and improvement of new products.