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Buyer
Based on 38 assessments
40%
Moderate risk
Average realistic automation risk across all Buyer profiles in the dataset.
Score spread
Distribution across 38 profiles.
Middle half of Buyers score between 35% and 45%.
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Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Buyer, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Source and evaluate supplier quotes for materials, components, or services; compare pricing, quality, lead times, and terms
25%
DD
47%
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance) to understand requirements and align purchasing strategy
deep expertise
social core
20%
AD
7%
Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance; forecast demand and adjust order quantities to avoid stockouts or overstock
16%
DD
45%
Negotiate contracts and purchase agreements with vendors; handle pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and SLAs
deep expertise
social core
13%
AD
0%
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers; conduct meetings, site visits, and performance reviews
deep expertise
social core
12%
AA
2%
Research market trends, new suppliers, and emerging materials or technologies relevant to purchasing categories
11%
DD
47%
Review purchase orders, invoices, and receipts; reconcile discrepancies and process payments or dispute resolutions
1%
DD
91%
Negotiate contracts and purchase agreements with vendors; handle pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and SLAs
deep expertise
social core
23%
AD
10%
Research market trends, new suppliers, and emerging materials or technologies relevant to purchasing categories
20%
DD
48%
Source and evaluate supplier quotes for materials, components, or services; compare pricing, quality, lead times, and terms
19%
DD
74%
Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance; forecast demand and adjust order quantities to avoid stockouts or overstock
14%
DD
64%
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers; conduct meetings, site visits, and performance reviews
deep expertise
social core
13%
AA
0%
Review purchase orders, invoices, and receipts; reconcile discrepancies and process payments or dispute resolutions
4%
DD
93%
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance) to understand requirements and align purchasing strategy
deep expertise
social core
3%
AD
9%
Review purchase orders, invoices, and receipts; reconcile discrepancies and process payments or dispute resolutions
24%
DD
86%
Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance; forecast demand and adjust order quantities to avoid stockouts or overstock
21%
DD
65%
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers; conduct meetings, site visits, and performance reviews
deep expertise
social core
20%
AA
2%
Source and evaluate supplier quotes for materials, components, or services; compare pricing, quality, lead times, and terms
17%
DD
52%
Research market trends, new suppliers, and emerging materials or technologies relevant to purchasing categories
13%
DD
50%
Negotiate contracts and purchase agreements with vendors; handle pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and SLAs
deep expertise
social core
2%
AD
15%
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance) to understand requirements and align purchasing strategy
some context needed
social core
1%
AD
16%
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