At a very high level, a buying agent is a person or a company that should understand the cultural issues and challenges associated with a target country down to the region or local level. Additionally they should understand where to locate sources of supply that can provide the specific goods and services required at competitive prices with favorable terms and conditions. Additionally a buying agent should be aware of logistical opportunities such as warehouse availability and local 3PL’s that will allow them use as a collection point for shipment flexibility for their customer.