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THE TERM The term of this Agreement shall be for an initial period of five years beginning on [DATE] and terminating on [DATE], and shall be automatically renewed for periods of five years thereafter (the \"Term\"), except that : The Company may terminate its agreement hereunder with an Agent provided the Company delivers to such Agent a written notice of termination at least [NUMBER] months prior to the termination date of the Term. The Company may terminate its agreement with an Agent at any time for cause. An Agent may terminate his agreement hereunder upon delivering to the Company a written notice of termination at least [NUMBER] months prior to the termination date of the Term. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement, the provisions of Section 10 of this Agreement shall survive termination. AGENT COMMISSIONS For each pound of bulk [SPECIFY] purchased through the work of an Agent hereunder, the Company shall pay such Agent a commission equal to [PERCENTAGE %] Percent of the net purchase price paid to the producer (that is, the purchase price paid to the producer net of all costs, expenses, industry fees and levies, government fees or taxes of any kind). Such commission shall be paid to the relevant Agent within [NUMBER] days of acceptance by the Company of the bulk [SPECIFY] for which the commission is due and owing. [SPECIFY] PURCHASES The Agents hereby undertake to use their very best efforts to purchase bulk [SPECIFY] in [COUNTRY] in each calendar year during the Term for and on behalf of the Company in accordance with the amounts fixed by the Company. By [NUMBER] in each year of the Term, the Company shall notify the Agents in writing as to the amount of [SPECIFY] to be purchased during the period set out in the notice. Until otherwise notified in writing by the Company, the annual ([DATE] - [DATE]) target purchase amount shall be [NUMBER] Pounds of [SPECIFY]. COMPANY PURCHASE PRICE LISTS From time to time, the Company shall issue to the Agents purchase price lists setting out the purchase price to be offered by the Agents in negotiating the purchase price of [SPECIFY] with producers. PRODUCER PAYMENTS Once an Agent identifies [SPECIFY] for purchase in the field, the Agent must communicate the amount, grade and cost of such [SPECIFY] to the Company. Upon acceptance of this offer by the Company, the Agent shall confirm to the producer the purchase of the [SPECIFY] by the Company. No Agent may purchase [SPECIFY] for or on behalf of or in the name of the Company without the Company's prior approval. Producers shall be paid by the Company on acceptance by the Company of delivery of [SPECIFY] at the Company's designated warehouse in [STATE/PROVINCE] following quality confirmation. If a producer requires payment in the field, an Agent shall request an advance payment from the Company. TRANSPORTATION AND ADMINISTRATION COSTS All [SPECIFY] transportation costs and Agent administration expenses, approved in advance in writing by the Company, shall be paid by the Company. [SPECIFY] PURCHASE COORDINATION Until otherwise determined by the Company, [COMPANY NAME] shall have the additional responsibility of coordinating and managing the purchase of [SPECIFY] by the Agents hereunder. COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES In carrying out their functions hereunder, the Agents hereby agree to respect the Company policies, practices, procedures and directions, as may be determined from time to time by the Company. NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION OF CUSTOMERS If an agreement with an Agent hereunder is terminated under Section 2 of this Agreement for any reason, each of the Agents hereby covenant to and agree with the Company that in the [NUMBER] years following the termination of an Agent's agreement with the Company, within [STATE/PROVINCE], such Agent shall not nor shall he permit any Related Person to, directly or indirectly sell, provide, distribute, deliver or facilitate in any manner, or assist any Person in the sale, provision, distribution or delivery of [SPECIFY] either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any other Person, or, have any direct or indirect interest or concern in or with any Person, any part of the activities of which said Person consists of the sale, provision, distribution or delivery of any [SPECIFY] or the facilitation in any manner of the sale, provision, distribution or delivery of any [SPECIFY], if such sale, provision, distribution, delivery or facilitation, would have directly or indirectly competed for any of the custom or trade of the Company. directly or indirectly solicit any Customer, or directly or indirectly assist any Person directly or indirectly to solicit any Customer, or have any direct or indirect interest or concern in or with any Person any of the activities of which said Person consists of soliciting any Customer, if such solicitation is or otherwise would be directly or indirectly calculated to result in a sale of [SPECIFY] to such Customer and is a sale, provision, distribution or delivery which would have directly or indirectly competed for any of the custom or trade of the Company. 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Agent desires to accept such appointment and to perform all the provisions of this agreement. DURATION The term of the agency created shall be [period of time], beginning [date], unless sooner terminated. AGENT'S BEST EFFORTS Agent agrees to devote Agent's whole time and best efforts to the business of Principal in the described territory under the direction of Principal's officers or representatives, and to conform to the best of Agent's ability with the rules, regulations and instructions of Principal now in force or that may be adopted and mailed to Agent's address. Agent shall employ salespersons to assist Agent, on such terms and conditions as Principal may require, as set forth in this agreement. NONDISCLOSURE OF PRINCIPAL'S AFFAIRS Agent agrees to keep confidential such information as Principal may from time to time impart to Agent regarding Principal's business affairs and customers. Agent will not, in whole or in part, now or at any time, disclose such information. ASSIGNMENT OF AGENT'S INVENTIONS Agent agrees, in view of the confidential information regarding Principal's business affairs, plans and necessities, that Agent will be in a position to obtain from time to time, and in partial consideration of the commissions agreed to be paid to Agent under this agreement, that Agent, on demand, will assign to Principal, or Principal's successors or assigns, any inventions or improvements Agent may make during the agency with Principal that relate to Principal's product. Agent also will sign any papers and do any acts that may be needed to secure to Principal, or Principal's successors or assigns, any rights relating to such inventions and improvements, including patents in [COUNTRY] and foreign countries. COMMISSIONS Agent, during the term of the agreement, shall receive a commission from the sale of Principal's product [if appropriate, add: and other regular-line products and accessories] sold for use in Agent's territory, whether sold by Agent or by Principal, or others, except as provided in this agreement. Agent's commission on sales made pursuant to this agreement shall be as follows: [DESCRIBE]. SALES SUBJECT TO COMMISSIONS This agreement shall apply to business procured at the time of visits to Agent's territory by Principal's superintendent, and also to all business subsequently procured either by Agent, Principal's superintendent or other representative of Principal, from customers previously worked within [NUMBER] months from the date of the latest visit of Principal's superintendent or other representative. WHEN COMMISSIONS ARE PAID Any commission to be received under this agreement shall not be credited to Agent's account on Principal's books until the purchaser has made settlement in full with Principal, either by cash or acceptable notes [SPECIFY] [if appropriate, add: and has delivered to Principal or an authorized Agent of Principal any returnable products]. If settlement is made wholly or in part by purchaser's notes, Principal may withhold payment of the commission in whole or in part until the notes are paid. Agent's account may be charged with the amount of any commission previously paid to Agent or credited to Agent's account for the unpaid part of the purchase price of [product], or the unpaid part of any note given in payment. When Principal repossesses a product, Agent shall receive commission only on the amount of money paid by purchaser prior to repossession. COMMISSIONS ON TRADE-INS Principal shall have the right to fix the amount to be allowed for products taken in exchange, and a commission will not be paid on the amount so allowed. SALES THROUGH OTHER SALES CHANNELS Agent waives any claim to a commission on any sales made in Agent's territory other than through Principal's offices or regular sales agencies when, in the opinion of Principal, the general conditions of the business in any part of the [COUNTRY] necessitate the sale of Principal's product through other sales channels. SALES IN OR FROM OTHER TERRITORIES Agent agrees not to enter the territory of any other Sales Agent of Principal for the purpose of selling Principal's product, or to endeavor, directly or indirectly, to make sales of Principal's product for use outside of Agent's territory. Should a purchaser call on Agent voluntarily and purchase Principal's product for use outside of Agent's territory, Agent shall receive commissions as follows: [DESCRIBE]. Agent further agrees that, when any other authorized sales Agent of Principal sells Principal's product for use in Agent's territory, Agent's account shall be credited with the regular commission, less the commission paid Agent making the sale. DISPUTES ON COMMISSIONS Principal shall have the right to determine, in any dispute arising between Agent and any other sales Agent of Principal, the right to commission on any sale, and Agent shall abide by and be bound by Principal's decision. LIMITATION ON COMMISSION CLAIMS Agent waives all claim for commission on sales of Principal's product, whether made by Agent or others, and all other claims of any nature whatever, if the claim is not made within [MONTHS] from the date of termination of this agreement. AGENT NOT TO SHARE COMMISSION Under no circumstances, without permission of Principal, may Agent give any part of Agent's commission to any assistant, local Agent or other person to assist Agent in making a sale. CONTENTS OF ORDERS All orders for Principal's product shall be taken on printed forms furnished by Principal, and all such orders shall be sent to Principal immediately after being signed by purchasers. The orders shall contain all conditions and agreements of every nature whatsoever between the parties to the sale, it being agreed that Principal shall not be responsible for promises or conditions not specified on the orders. Principal's product shall not be sold for more or less than the list price established by Principal. If Principal is compelled to make any concessions to customers or incur any expense by reason of a violation of these requirements, the amount of the expense may be charged to Agent's account. ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS BY PRINCIPAL Orders taken by Agent shall not be binding until accepted by Principal. Principal reserves the right to reject any order when, in the judgment of Principal, the product ordered may not be suitable to the business of the customer. AGENT NOT TO COMPETE Agent, having agreed to devote Agent's whole time to Principal's business, shall not purchase or deal in [product] on Agent's own account in any way during the continuance of this agreement. Agent will not engage, directly or indirectly, either for Agent or as employee of any other party, in manufacturing, buying, selling or dealing in [product], in the territory described, for a period of [period of time], after the termination of the agency created by this agreement, without the written consent of Principal. 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Accessories may be deleted from or added to Exhibit A and their specifications and design may be changed by Company at its sole discretion at any time by mailing written notice of such changes to Distributor. Each change shall become effective [NUMBER] days following the date notice thereof is sent to Distributor. \"Affiliate means\" any company controlled by, controlling, or under common control with Company. Affiliate means any person, corporation or other entity: (i) which owns, now or hereafter, directly or indirectly [%] or more of any class of the voting stock of Company or is, now or hereafter, directly or indirectly, in effective control of Company; or (ii) [%] or more of any class of the voting stock of which Company, or a party described in paragraph (i), owns, now or hereafter, directly or indirectly, or of which Company, or a party described in paragraph (i), is, now or hereafter, directly or indirectly, in control. \"Customer\" means any person who purchases or leases Products from Distributor. \"Delivery Point\" means Company's facilities at [FULL ADDRESS]. Delivery point means Distributor's facilities at [FULL ADDRESS]. \"Exhibit\" means an exhibit attached to this agreement. \"Goods\" means those items described in Exhibit B. Goods may be deleted from or added to Exhibit B and their specifications and design may be changed by Company at its sole discretion at any time by mailing written notice of such changes to Distributor. Each change shall become effective [NUMBER] days following the date notice thereof is sent to Distributor. \"Products\" means Goods, Accessories, and Spare Parts. \"Spare Parts means\": (i) all parts and components of the Goods; (ii) any special devices used in connection with the maintenance or servicing of the Goods. Company warrants that a complete list of Spare Parts is set forth in Exhibit C. Spare parts may be deleted from or added to Exhibit C and their specifications and design may be changed by Company at its sole discretion at any time by mailing written notice of such changes to Distributor. Each change shall become effective [NUMBER] days following the date notice thereof is sent to Distributor. \"Specifications\" means those specifications set forth in Exhibit D. \"Territory\" means the following geographic area or areas: [SPECIFY]. \"Trademark\" means any trademark, logo, service mark or other commercial designation, whether or not registered, used to represent or describe the Products of Company, as set forth in Exhibit E. APPOINTMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR Company hereby appoints Distributor as Company's nonexclusive distributor of Products in the Territory, and Distributor accepts that position. It is understood that Company cannot lawfully prevent its distributors located elsewhere from supplying Products for sale or use within the Territory and that it has no obligation to do so. Distributor shall not solicit sales of Product or promote the sale of Products outside the Territory. Distributor shall not establish an office or warehouse outside the Territory for the sale of Products. REFERRALS If Company or any Affiliate is contacted by any party inquiring about the purchase of Products in the Territory (other than Distributor or a party designated by Distributor), Company shall, or shall cause that Affiliate to, refer such party to Distributor for handling. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES Distributor is an independent contractor and is not the legal representative or agent of Company for any purpose and shall have no right or authority (except as expressly provided in this Agreement) to incur, assume or create in writing or otherwise, any warranty over any of Company's employees, all of whom are entirely under the control of Company, who shall be responsible for their acts and omissions. Distributor shall, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof, maintain full insurance under any Workmen's Compensation Laws effective in the state or other applicable jurisdiction covering all persons employed by and working for it in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and upon request shall furnish Company with satisfactory evidence of the maintenance of such insurance. Distributor accepts exclusive liability for all contributions and payroll taxes required under [LAWS] or other payments under any laws of similar character in any applicable jurisdiction as to all persons employed by and working for it. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any partnership or joint venture relationship between the parties. SALE OF PRODUCTS BY DISTRIBUTOR Distributor agrees to exercise its best efforts to develop the largest possible market for the Products in the Territory and shall continuously offer, advertise, demonstrate and otherwise promote the sale of Products in the Territory. The parties have consulted together and now agree that if Distributor's best efforts are used as provided in this Section, a minimum of [SPECIFY] Products (\"Annual Market Potential\") will be purchased and distributed in the Territory during the first year of this Agreement. At the beginning of each subsequent year hereunder the parties will consult together in good faith and agree on the Annual Market Potential applicable to that year; provided, however, that if they cannot agree, the Annual Market Potential for the immediately Preceding year will apply to the current year. COMPETING PRODUCTS Distributor agrees that it will not distribute or represent any Products in the Territory which compete with the Products during the term of this Agreement or any extensions thereof. ADVERTISING Distributor shall be entitled, during the term of the distributorship created by this Agreement and any extension thereof, to advertise and hold itself out as an authorized Distributor of the Products. At all times during the term of the distributorship created by this Agreement and any extension thereof, Distributor shall use the Trademarks in all advertisements and other activities conducted by Distributor to promote the sale of the Products. Distributor shall submit examples of all proposed advertisements and other promotional materials for the Products to Company for inspection and Distributor shall not use any such advertisements or promotional materials without having received the prior written consent of Company to do so. Distributor shall not, pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise, have or acquire any right, title or interest in or to Company's Trademarks. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. ","Independent Contractor Agreement","6",62,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/independent-contractor-agreement-D160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#160.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[127],{"label":128,"url":129},"Consultant & Contractors","consulting-contractor-business","independent contractor agreement","/template/independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"description":133,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":134,"pages":135,"size":106,"extension":10,"preview":136,"thumb":137,"svgFrame":138,"seoMetadata":139,"parents":141,"keywords":140,"url":146},"NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Disclosing Party\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [RECEIVING PARTY NAME] (the \"Receiving Party\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, Receiving Party has been or will be engaged in the performance of work on [DESCRIBE]; and in connection therewith will be given access to certain confidential and proprietary information; and WHEREAS, Receiving Party and Disclosing Party wish to evidence by this Agreement the manner in which said confidential and proprietary material will be treated. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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NUMBER: Contact: Address: _______________________________________ City: ______________________________ State/Province: ___________ Zip/postal code___________ Country: ________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: __________________ Email: _________________________________________ Ship To:","Purchase Order","1",49,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/purchase-order-D1411.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/1411.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#1411.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[157,158],{"label":17,"url":97},{"label":159,"url":160},"Bids & Quotes","bids-quotes","purchase order","/template/purchase-order-D1411",{"description":164,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":165,"pages":120,"size":121,"extension":10,"preview":166,"thumb":167,"svgFrame":168,"seoMetadata":169,"parents":170,"keywords":173,"url":174},"SUPPLY AGREEMENT This Supply Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Supplier\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SECOND PARTY NAME] (the \"Purchaser\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WITNESSETH: WHEREAS [YOUR COMPANY NAME] currently supplies and distributes [SPECIFY] (the \"Product\"); WHEREAS [YOUR COMPANY NAME], for the price and subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, is prepared to sell and deliver to the Purchaser, on an ongoing basis and as its exclusive supplier, and the Purchaser is prepared to buy on this basis from [YOUR COMPANY NAME], all of the Purchaser's Product requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS HERETO CONTAINED AND FOR OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, DULY RECEIVED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 1.1 Whenever used in this Agreement, the schedules thereto, or any ancillary document thereto, the following terms, unless the subject matter or context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings: 1.1.1 \"Agreement\" means or refers to this Agreement as amended from time to time and any indenture, agreement or instrument supplemental or ancillary hereto or in implementation hereof; 1.1.2 \"Business Day\" means any day excluding Saturday, Sunday and any other day which in [STATE/PROVINCE], [COUNTRY] is a legal holiday or a day on which financial institutions are authorized by law or by local proclamation to close; 1.1.3 \"Person\" means any individual, company, corporation, partnership, firm, trust, sole proprietorship, government or entity howsoever designated or constituted; and 1.1.4 \"Product\" means or refers to [SPECIFY] sold pursuant to this Agreement. 1.2 Words importing the singular number include the plural and vice versa and words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter genders. 1.3 The division of this Agreement into articles and insertion of headings is for convenience and reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. 1.4 All dollar amounts referred to in this Agreement are in lawful money of [COUNTRY]. 1.5 The preamble hereto forms an integral part of this Agreement. 2. SALE AND PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS [YOUR COMPANY NAME] hereby agrees and undertakes to sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser agrees and undertakes to purchase from [YOUR COMPANY NAME], for the price and subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, the total requirements of Product needed by the Purchaser for its day-to-day manufacturing and distributing activities during the term of this Agreement. At the date of signing of the present Agreement, the Purchaser estimates its requirements for the current year at $[AMOUNT] of Product. 3. ORDERS AND DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS 3.1 Each order for Products purchased pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent to the address of the party selling the Products by mail or by fax or in such other manner expressly agreed upon between the interested parties. 3.2 Unless otherwise expressly agreed upon between the parties or as provided in Section 4, the party selling the Products shall be responsible and shall pay for the delivery, to the other party at its address hereinabove mentioned, of such Products sold hereunder. 3.3 Unless otherwise expressly agreed upon between the parties, delivery of the Products purchased hereunder shall be completed within seven Business Days of the receipt, by the party selling the Products, of the written order for such Products. 3.4 In the event that a party fails to deliver any Products requested in an order within the period provided in subsection 3.3 hereinabove, the purchasing party shall be entitled to purchase, from any person, a quantity of Products equal to quantity of Products specified in such order. In such a case, the purchasing party shall be entitled to cancel the order for the Products specified in the order. The purchasing party shall, at the same time an order is made to an other person pursuant to this subsection, send to the other party, a copy of such order indicating the quantity and the price of the Products so purchased. 3.5 The title to the Products sold hereunder shall pass from the selling party to the purchasing party upon complete payment of the purchase price of the Products mentioned in Section 4 hereinafter. The risks of lost or damage to such Products sold hereunder shall pass from the selling party to the purchasing party at the date of the delivery of the Products. 3.6 Each party shall insure the Products purchased by it hereunder for the period starting on the date of receipt of the Products and terminating when complete payment for such Products is made and, upon request, shall provide the other party with the documents evidencing that the Products are so insured. 4. PRICE OF PRODUCTS 4.1 For the initial term of this Agreement stipulated in sub-section 6.1 hereinafter, the price of the Product sold by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to the Purchaser hereunder shall be [SPECIFY PRICING SCHEME]. 4.2 The prices of the Products sold pursuant to this Agreement during any subsequent term provided for in sub-section 6.1 hereinafter shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties hereunder. 4.3 The prices of the Products determined pursuant to this section 4 shall be delivered prices and shall be increased by the amount of any taxes or other governmental charges payable with respect to the sale of the Products (other than income tax, business or real property taxes) now in effect or becoming effective after the date thereof. 5. TERMS OF PAYMENT 5.1 Each party shall pay to the other party at its address hereinabove mentioned, within [NUMBER] calendar days from the date of receipt of the Products purchased, the price for such Products as determined pursuant to section 4 hereinabove. 5.2 The price of the Products purchased hereunder will be discounted by [PERCENTAGE %] if complete payment for the Products is made within [NUMBER] calendar days of receipt by the purchasing party. 5.3 The Purchaser agrees to pay a monthly interest charge on overdue amounts for Products purchased hereunder calculated on the basis of an annual rate of interest equal to the prime rate in effect on the due date of payment, plus [PERCENTAGE % IN LETTERS] percent (PERCENTAGE %]). 6. TERM OF AGREEMENT 6.1 Subject to the provisions of sub-sections 6.2 to 6.4 hereinafter, this Agreement shall be in force for an initial term of one year commencing on the date of signature. This Agreement shall be automatically renewed for additional [NUMBER IN LETTERS] ([NUMBER]) year terms unless either party terminates it upon written notice given to the other party at least [NUMBER] calendar days prior to the end of the initial term or of any subsequent terms. 6.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-section 6.1, this Agreement shall be automatically terminated in the event that the parties hereto fail to agree in writing, at the latest on the thirtieth day preceding the beginning of any subsequent term, on the price for the Products to be sold hereunder during such subsequent term as provided for in sub-section 4.3 hereinabove. 6.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-section 6.1 and in addition to Section 6","Supply Agreement","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/supply-agreement-D918.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/918.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#918.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[171,172],{"label":33,"url":114},{"label":33,"url":114},"supply agreement","/template/supply-agreement-D918",false,{"seo":177,"reviewer":190,"legal_disclaimer":194,"quick_facts":195,"at_a_glance":197,"personas":201,"variants":226,"glossary":249,"clauses":285,"how_to_fill":336,"common_mistakes":377,"faqs":402,"industries":430,"comparisons":447,"diy_vs_lawyer":461,"jurisdictions":474,"related_template_ids_curated":495,"schema":504,"classification":505},{"meta_title":178,"meta_description":179,"primary_keyword":180,"secondary_keywords":181},"Purchasing Agents Agreement Template (Free Word)","Free purchasing agents agreement template covering authority, commissions, procurement duties, and termination. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","purchasing agents agreement template",[182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189],"purchasing agent agreement","purchasing agent contract template","procurement agent agreement","buying agent agreement template","purchasing agent agreement free","purchasing agent contract word","purchasing representative agreement","procurement representative contract",{"name":191,"credential":192,"reviewed_date":193},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":196,"legal_review_recommended":194,"signature_required":194,"notarization_required":175},"medium",{"what_it_is":198,"when_you_need_it":199,"whats_inside":200},"A Purchasing Agents Agreement is a legally binding contract between a principal (a company or individual) and a purchasing agent (an individual or firm) that authorizes the agent to source, negotiate, and procure goods or services on the principal's behalf. This free Word download covers scope of authority, commission structure, procurement procedures, confidentiality, and termination in a single ready-to-use document.\n","Use it whenever you engage an external agent or representative to handle procurement activities — sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing, or placing purchase orders — on behalf of your business. It is particularly critical before the agent places any binding order or enters any supplier negotiation that could obligate your company financially.\n","Defined scope of procurement authority, commission or fee structure, approved supplier categories, reporting obligations, confidentiality restrictions, conflict-of-interest disclosures, indemnification, and termination procedures — all in a structured agreement that protects both the principal and the agent.\n",[202,206,210,214,218,222],{"title":203,"use_case":204,"icon_asset_id":205},"Importers and wholesalers","Engaging overseas buying agents to source and negotiate with foreign suppliers","persona-importer",{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"Small business owners","Authorizing a procurement specialist to manage supplier relationships and orders","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"Manufacturing companies","Formalizing the authority of a raw-materials purchasing agent to 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detriment.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Indemnification","A contractual obligation by one party to compensate the other for losses, liabilities, or costs arising from specified events — such as the agent exceeding their authorized spend limit.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Approved Supplier List","A list of pre-vetted suppliers from which the agent is authorized to procure, maintained and updated by the principal.",{"term":149,"definition":275},"A formal commercial document issued by the agent on behalf of the principal to a supplier, authorizing the supply of goods or services at agreed prices and terms.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Termination for Convenience","A clause allowing either party to end the agreement without cause by giving a specified period of written notice, typically 30 to 90 days.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Actual Authority","The real, expressly granted power an agent has to act on behalf of the principal, as distinguished from apparent authority perceived by third parties.",{"term":283,"definition":284},"Apparent Authority","The power an agent appears to have in the eyes of a third party, even if not explicitly granted — creating potential liability for the principal if the agent acts beyond their actual authority.",[286,291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331],{"name":287,"plain_english":288,"sample_language":289,"common_mistake":290},"Parties, appointment, and term","Identifies the principal and the purchasing agent as legal entities, formally appoints the agent in the purchasing role, and sets the agreement's start date and duration.","This Purchasing Agents Agreement is entered into as of [DATE] between [PRINCIPAL LEGAL NAME], a [STATE/COUNTRY] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Principal'), and [AGENT LEGAL NAME], a [STATE/COUNTRY] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Agent'). Principal hereby appoints Agent as its non-exclusive purchasing agent for a term of [X] months commencing [START DATE], unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.","Appointing the agent on an exclusive basis without intending to — failing to specify 'non-exclusive' may restrict the principal from engaging other agents or procuring directly from certain suppliers.",{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Scope of authority and territory","Defines exactly what categories of goods or services the agent is authorized to procure, the geographic territory in which they may operate, and any product or supplier exclusions.","Agent is authorized to source and procure [PRODUCT/SERVICE CATEGORIES] from suppliers located in [TERRITORY]. Agent shall not procure any goods or services outside these categories or territory without prior written approval from Principal.","Drafting scope of authority too broadly — a vague 'all goods required by the business' clause can inadvertently bind the principal to commitments in categories they intended to manage internally.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Spend limits and approval thresholds","Sets the maximum value of individual purchase orders the agent may authorize unilaterally and the escalation process for orders that exceed the threshold.","Agent may execute purchase orders with a value not exceeding [CURRENCY][AMOUNT] per order without prior written approval. Orders exceeding [CURRENCY][AMOUNT] require written authorization from [AUTHORIZED PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE] before execution.","Setting spend limits but failing to specify the approval process — an agent who exceeds the limit without a clear escalation path creates ambiguity about whether the principal is bound by the resulting order.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Commission and fees","States how the agent is compensated — percentage of procurement value, flat fee, or retainer — when payment is due, and whether commissions are earned on orders placed or goods delivered.","Principal shall pay Agent a commission of [X]% of the total invoiced value of all goods procured under this Agreement, payable within [30] days of Principal's receipt and acceptance of the relevant supplier invoice. No commission is earned on orders cancelled prior to delivery.","Not specifying whether commissions are earned at order placement or upon delivery and acceptance — if goods are returned or orders are cancelled, an undefined trigger creates payment disputes.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Agent obligations and procurement procedures","Sets out the agent's duties — following the approved supplier list, seeking competitive quotes, maintaining records, and reporting to the principal — and the procedures the agent must follow when placing orders.","Agent shall: (a) procure only from suppliers on the Approved Supplier List or suppliers pre-approved in writing by Principal; (b) obtain at least [THREE] competitive quotes for orders exceeding [CURRENCY][AMOUNT]; (c) maintain records of all procurement activities for a minimum of [X] years; and (d) provide Principal with a monthly procurement report by the [DATE] of each month.","Omitting competitive-quote requirements — without them, an agent can place orders with preferred suppliers at above-market prices, costing the principal more than a direct procurement arrangement would.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Conflict of interest and disclosure","Requires the agent to disclose any financial interest, ownership stake, or personal relationship with a supplier before procuring from them, and prohibits unauthorized kickbacks or rebates.","Agent shall promptly disclose to Principal in writing any financial interest, directorship, employment, or personal relationship Agent (or any affiliate of Agent) has with any actual or prospective supplier. Agent shall not accept any rebate, kickback, gift, or benefit from any supplier without Principal's prior written consent.","Limiting disclosure obligations to existing relationships only — agents should also disclose conflicts that arise after the agreement is signed, not just those in place at execution.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Confidentiality and data protection","Prohibits the agent from disclosing the principal's pricing, supplier relationships, procurement strategy, or other confidential business information to third parties during and after the agreement.","Agent shall hold all Confidential Information of Principal in strict confidence and shall not disclose it to any third party without Principal's prior written consent. 'Confidential Information' includes supplier lists, pricing data, procurement strategies, and any non-public business information. This obligation survives termination for a period of [X] years.","Failing to define the survival period for confidentiality obligations — without a post-termination timeframe, the clause may expire with the agreement itself, leaving supplier lists and pricing data unprotected.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Indemnification and liability","Allocates risk between the parties — typically requiring the agent to indemnify the principal for losses arising from the agent's unauthorized acts, negligence, or breach — and caps the agent's total liability.","Agent shall indemnify and hold harmless Principal from any claims, losses, or liabilities arising from Agent's breach of this Agreement, unauthorized procurement, or negligent acts. Agent's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total commissions paid by Principal in the [X] months preceding the claim.","No liability cap for the agent — without one, a single unauthorized purchase order could expose the agent to unlimited liability, making the agreement commercially unattractive to any professional procurement firm.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Termination and post-termination obligations","States how either party may end the agreement — with or without cause — the required notice period, and what happens to pending orders, commissions, and confidential materials after termination.","Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon [30] days' written notice. Principal may terminate immediately for cause upon Agent's material breach, insolvency, or fraud. Upon termination, Agent shall: (a) immediately cease placing new orders; (b) transfer all procurement records to Principal; and (c) return or destroy all Confidential Information.","Not addressing the fate of purchase orders placed before termination — without a clause confirming they remain binding, suppliers may dispute whether outstanding orders survive the agreement's end.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Governing law and dispute resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's laws govern the agreement and the mechanism for resolving disputes — litigation, arbitration, or mediation — including the venue.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE/COUNTRY]. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation administered by [MEDIATION BODY] in [CITY]. If unresolved within [30] days, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of [ARBITRATION BODY].","Choosing a governing law jurisdiction with no connection to either party's operations — courts in some jurisdictions will refuse to enforce such a choice, defaulting to the law where the agent primarily operates.",[337,342,347,352,357,362,367,372],{"step":338,"title":339,"description":340,"tip":341},1,"Identify and name both parties correctly","Enter the full registered legal name of the principal and the purchasing agent — not trade names or abbreviations. Include entity type (LLC, Inc., Ltd.) and the state or country of formation for each.","Verify the agent's legal entity name against their business registration before signing — an individual operating as a sole trader binds them personally, while an LLC limits individual liability.",{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},2,"Define the scope of authority and territory precisely","List the specific product or service categories the agent is authorized to procure. Name the geographic territory explicitly — 'North America' is less precise than 'the United States and Canada excluding Quebec.'","Attach a Schedule A listing approved product categories and excluded categories to keep the body of the agreement clean and easy to amend as your procurement needs evolve.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},3,"Set spend limits and the approval process","Enter the per-order spend limit in the agreement's currency and name the specific person or role at the principal organization who must approve orders above the threshold. Define the approval method — email, purchase order signature, or formal written authorization.","Set spend limits at a level that covers routine orders without escalation. If the limit is too low, the agent will spend more time seeking approvals than sourcing — eroding the value of the arrangement.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},4,"Specify the commission structure and payment terms","Choose between a percentage commission, flat fee per order, or monthly retainer. State whether commissions are earned when orders are placed or when goods are received and accepted. Set the payment due date — Net 30 from supplier invoice receipt is standard.","If the agent will source in a foreign currency, specify which currency commissions are calculated and paid in to avoid exchange-rate disputes.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},5,"Build the approved supplier list and quote requirements","Attach your current approved supplier list as an exhibit. Specify the minimum number of competitive quotes required for orders above defined thresholds — three quotes for orders above $5,000 is a common benchmark.","Include a process for the agent to propose new suppliers — requiring a written submission and principal approval before first use keeps your supplier base controlled.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},6,"Complete the conflict-of-interest and confidentiality clauses","Confirm the post-termination survival period for confidentiality obligations — typically 2 to 5 years. Review the conflict-of-interest disclosure obligation to ensure it covers both pre-existing and future relationships with suppliers.","Add a representation at signing where the agent confirms they have no current undisclosed conflicts — this creates a clean baseline and shifts liability if a conflict emerges later.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},7,"Set termination notice periods and post-termination procedures","Enter the notice period for convenience termination — 30 to 60 days is standard for most procurement relationships. Confirm that the agreement addresses pending orders, outstanding commissions, and the return of confidential materials.","Include a 'wind-down' clause obligating the agent to assist with transitioning open purchase orders and supplier relationships for up to 30 days after notice — without this, an abrupt termination can disrupt your supply chain.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},8,"Execute before any procurement activity begins","Both parties must sign before the agent places any purchase orders, enters supplier negotiations, or discloses any confidential information. Post-commencement signatures weaken the enforceability of spend limits, conflict-of-interest restrictions, and confidentiality obligations.","Use a timestamped electronic signature tool to document exact execution time — this matters if a dispute arises about whether an early purchase order was authorized under the agreement.",[378,382,386,390,394,398],{"mistake":379,"why_it_matters":380,"fix":381},"Granting exclusive authority unintentionally","An agreement that does not specify 'non-exclusive' may be read as granting the agent sole procurement rights, preventing the principal from buying directly or appointing other agents in the same category.","State explicitly whether the appointment is exclusive or non-exclusive in the parties and appointment clause, and describe any carve-outs for direct purchases.",{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"Vague scope of authority covering all company purchases","A broadly worded scope clause can bind the principal to commitments in product categories they intended to manage internally, including high-value or strategically sensitive purchases.","List approved product and service categories in a Schedule A and include an express exclusion for any categories the agent is not authorized to touch.",{"mistake":387,"why_it_matters":388,"fix":389},"No spend limit or an unenforced one","Without a meaningful spend limit, a purchasing agent can commit the principal to contracts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars — and third-party suppliers dealing in good faith may hold the principal liable even for unauthorized orders.","Set a per-order spend limit calibrated to routine procurement needs, name the specific approver for larger orders, and confirm the approval method in writing.",{"mistake":391,"why_it_matters":392,"fix":393},"Commission trigger left undefined","If the agreement does not state whether commission is earned at order placement or on delivery and acceptance, cancelled orders and returned goods generate payment disputes that are expensive to resolve.","State explicitly that commission accrues on delivery and acceptance by the principal, and specify how commissions are handled on partial deliveries or cancelled orders.",{"mistake":395,"why_it_matters":396,"fix":397},"No conflict-of-interest disclosure obligation","An agent with an undisclosed ownership stake or referral arrangement with a preferred supplier can steer procurement decisions to the principal's financial detriment without any contractual basis to challenge it.","Require written disclosure of all existing and future supplier relationships at signing and throughout the term, and prohibit acceptance of rebates or kickbacks without express written consent.",{"mistake":399,"why_it_matters":400,"fix":401},"Signing after procurement activities have begun","Purchase orders placed before the agreement is signed may not be covered by its spend limits, confidentiality protections, or indemnification clauses — creating gaps in the principal's protection.","Execute the agreement before the agent makes first contact with any supplier or reviews any confidential pricing or procurement data.",[403,406,409,412,415,418,421,424,427],{"question":404,"answer":405},"What is a purchasing agents agreement?","A purchasing agents agreement is a legally binding contract between a principal and a purchasing agent that authorizes the agent to source suppliers, negotiate pricing, and place purchase orders on the principal's behalf. It defines the agent's authority, spend limits, commission structure, confidentiality obligations, and termination procedures — creating a clear legal framework for the procurement relationship and protecting both parties from disputes over scope and liability.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"When do I need a purchasing agents agreement?","You need one before engaging any external party to procure goods or services on your behalf — whether that is an overseas buying agent sourcing inventory, a procurement consultant managing vendor relationships, or a representative attending trade shows to place orders. The agreement should be signed before the agent contacts any supplier, reviews any pricing data, or enters any negotiation that could bind your company.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What is the difference between a purchasing agent and a sales agent?","A purchasing agent acts on behalf of the buyer — sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, and placing purchase orders to acquire goods or services for the principal. A sales agent acts on behalf of the seller — finding customers and closing sales. The agreements governing each role differ significantly: a purchasing agents agreement focuses on spend authority and procurement controls, while a sales agency agreement focuses on sales territory, commissions on sales generated, and customer relationship ownership.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Can a purchasing agent legally bind my company to a contract?","Yes, within the limits of their actual authority as defined in the agreement. If the agent has actual authority to place purchase orders up to a specified spend limit, suppliers dealing in good faith can hold your company to those orders. In most jurisdictions, principals can also be bound by an agent's apparent authority — where the agent appears authorized even if they have exceeded their actual limits. This is why clearly communicated spend limits and approval processes are critical.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"How is a purchasing agent typically compensated?","Compensation structures vary by industry and relationship. The most common model is a commission calculated as a percentage of the total invoiced value of goods procured — typically 3% to 10% depending on order volume, product complexity, and territory. Some arrangements use a flat fee per order, a monthly retainer, or a combination of retainer plus a reduced commission. For high-volume commodity procurement, flat-fee or retainer models are often preferred because they align the agent's incentives with procurement efficiency rather than order value.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"What spend limits should I set in a purchasing agents agreement?","Spend limits should reflect the agent's role and the typical value of routine purchase orders in your procurement cycle. A common approach is to set a per-order limit — for example, $10,000 for a regional inventory agent — and require principal approval for anything above that threshold. The limit should be high enough to avoid bottlenecks on routine orders but low enough to retain meaningful financial control over significant commitments.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"Is a purchasing agents agreement enforceable internationally?","Generally yes, provided it includes a governing law clause specifying which jurisdiction's law applies and a dispute resolution mechanism. For cross-border procurement relationships — particularly with agents operating in Asia, Latin America, or the EU — it is important to confirm that the governing law and dispute venue are enforceable in the agent's home jurisdiction. Some countries require local-language versions or impose agency law requirements that affect commission entitlement on termination.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"What happens to pending orders if the agreement is terminated?","Unless the agreement specifies otherwise, purchase orders placed by the agent before termination that have been accepted by the supplier typically remain binding on the principal. A well-drafted termination clause should address whether outstanding orders are honoured, whether commissions are owed on goods delivered after the termination date, and how the agent assists with transitioning open supplier relationships during a wind-down period.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"Do I need a lawyer to prepare a purchasing agents agreement?","For straightforward domestic purchasing arrangements with clear scope and standard commission terms, a high-quality template is typically sufficient. Engaging a lawyer is advisable when the agent will operate internationally, when procurement involves regulated goods (food, pharmaceuticals, aerospace components), when the agent will have authority to commit significant sums, or when the relationship involves complex IP or data-sharing arrangements. A 1–2 hour template review typically costs $300–$600 and is worthwhile for any arrangement where the agent's spending authority exceeds $50,000 per order.\n",[431,435,439,443],{"industry":432,"icon_asset_id":433,"specifics":434},"Retail and wholesale","industry-retail","Agents source seasonal inventory across multiple supplier markets; spend limits by product category and approval thresholds tied to open-to-buy budgets are standard.",{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Manufacturing","industry-manufacturing","Raw material and component procurement agents require strict conflict-of-interest controls given the financial materiality of supply contracts and long-term supplier relationships.",{"industry":440,"icon_asset_id":441,"specifics":442},"Import and international trade","industry-importer","Overseas buying agents operate under the agreement across multiple supplier jurisdictions; the agreement must address currency, customs compliance obligations, and applicable trade law.",{"industry":444,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"Construction and real estate","industry-construction","Procurement agents sourcing materials and subcontractors need defined authority limits aligned with project budgets and milestone-based approval gates.",[448,451,454,457],{"vs":89,"vs_template_id":449,"summary":450},"sales-agency-agreement-D1252","A sales agency agreement authorizes an agent to find customers and generate sales on the principal's behalf. A purchasing agents agreement authorizes the agent to find suppliers and procure goods or services for the principal. The direction of the commercial relationship is opposite — one faces the market to sell; the other faces the market to buy. The two documents share structural similarities but differ fundamentally on commission triggers, authority scope, and conflict-of-interest controls.",{"vs":104,"vs_template_id":452,"summary":453},"distribution-agreement-D180","A distribution agreement appoints a distributor to purchase goods from the principal and resell them to end customers in a territory — the distributor takes title and bears inventory risk. A purchasing agents agreement does not transfer title to the agent; the agent procures on behalf of the principal, who remains the buyer of record. Distributors earn a margin on resale; purchasing agents earn a commission on procurement value.",{"vs":119,"vs_template_id":455,"summary":456},"independent-contractor-agreement-D160","An independent contractor agreement governs a services relationship where the contractor completes defined tasks for a fee. A purchasing agents agreement specifically governs the authority to bind the principal in commercial transactions with third-party suppliers — a significantly higher-stakes legal relationship. An independent contractor agreement alone does not grant procurement authority or address spend limits, approved supplier lists, or commission structures.",{"vs":458,"vs_template_id":459,"summary":460},"Non-Disclosure Agreement","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","An NDA protects confidential information shared between parties but does not govern authority, duties, or compensation. A purchasing agents agreement includes confidentiality provisions as one clause within a comprehensive framework that also covers scope of authority, spend limits, commissions, and termination. An NDA alone is insufficient to govern an active procurement relationship — but an NDA may be appropriate before negotiations begin, prior to signing the full purchasing agents agreement.",{"use_template":462,"template_plus_review":466,"custom_drafted":470},{"best_for":463,"cost":464,"time":465},"Domestic purchasing arrangements with clearly defined product categories, standard commission terms, and spend limits below $50,000 per order","Free","30 minutes",{"best_for":467,"cost":468,"time":469},"Cross-border procurement agents, regulated product categories, or spend authority above $50,000 per order","$300–$700","2–4 days",{"best_for":471,"cost":472,"time":473},"Complex multi-territory procurement mandates, agents with authority over strategic supplier relationships, or arrangements involving regulated goods such as pharmaceuticals or aerospace components","$1,500–$4,000+","1–3 weeks",[475,480,485,490],{"code":476,"name":477,"flag_asset_id":478,"note":479},"us","United States","flag-us","Purchasing agents in the US operate under common-law agency principles, with the principal potentially liable for an agent's actions within apparent authority. The Uniform Commercial Code governs purchase orders for goods and can override contract terms if the agent's authority is ambiguous. Some states impose specific disclosure requirements for purchasing agents in regulated industries such as food distribution and pharmaceuticals. Non-compete clauses restricting post-termination procurement activities are subject to the same state-by-state enforceability rules as employment non-competes.",{"code":481,"name":482,"flag_asset_id":483,"note":484},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canadian agency law is governed provincially and follows common-law principles similar to those in the US. Quebec applies civil law under the Civil Code of Quebec, which contains specific rules on mandate and authority that differ from common-law provinces. Principals should confirm that the agreement's governing law clause is valid in the province where the agent operates. Agents who qualify as employees rather than independent contractors trigger provincial employment standards obligations — the agreement should include a clear independent contractor classification clause.",{"code":486,"name":487,"flag_asset_id":488,"note":489},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Purchasing agents operating in the UK may be subject to the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 if their role falls within the definition of a commercial agent — which the Regulations extend beyond sales to include procurement activities in some interpretations. These Regulations confer statutory rights including mandatory compensation or indemnity on termination that cannot be contracted out of. Principals should take legal advice on whether the Regulations apply to their specific arrangement and, if so, structure the agreement accordingly.",{"code":491,"name":492,"flag_asset_id":493,"note":494},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","The EU Commercial Agents Directive (86/653/EEC), implemented in all member states, grants commercial agents — including procurement agents depending on national implementation — mandatory termination compensation rights of up to one year's average commission. These rights cannot be waived in the contract. GDPR applies where the agent handles personal data of suppliers or contacts in the procurement process, requiring a data processing or controller-to-controller arrangement to be documented alongside the purchasing agents agreement. Member state implementation varies, and the governing law clause should reflect the agent's primary operating jurisdiction.",[234,248,455,459,496,497,498,499,500,501,502,503],"purchase-order-D1411","supply-agreement-D918","service-agreement-D12711","commission-sales-agreement-D532","confidentiality-agreement-D950","vendor-agreement-D13292","consulting-agreement---long-D12543","letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197",{"emit_how_to":194,"emit_defined_term":194},{"primary_folder":114,"secondary_folder":506,"document_type":507,"industry":508,"business_stage":509,"tags":510,"confidence":516},"services-and-consulting","agreement","general","all-stages",[511,512,513,514,515],"procurement","contract","commission","purchasing-agent","authority",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Purchasing Agents Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Purchasing Agents Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a principal — a business or individual buyer — and a purchasing agent — an individual or firm authorized to procure goods or services on that principal's behalf. The agreement defines the agent's scope of authority, the categories of goods they may source, the spend limits they must observe, their commission or fee entitlement, and the confidentiality and conflict-of-interest obligations that govern their conduct throughout the procurement relationship. Unlike a simple letter of engagement, a properly drafted purchasing agents agreement creates enforceable obligations on both sides and clearly delimits how far the agent's authority extends when binding the principal to supplier contracts.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written purchasing agents agreement, your business is exposed on multiple fronts simultaneously. An agent operating without a defined spend limit can commit your company to supplier contracts worth far more than you authorized — and in most jurisdictions, suppliers dealing in good faith can hold you liable for those orders under apparent authority principles. An undisclosed relationship between your agent and a preferred supplier can quietly inflate your procurement costs for months before you detect it. If the agent departs and takes your supplier list, pricing data, and negotiation strategies with them, you have no contractual basis to prevent it. And if the relationship sours mid-procurement, outstanding purchase orders, earned commissions, and confidential materials all become subjects of costly dispute without a clear termination framework. This template gives you a complete, professionally structured agreement that establishes authority, controls spend, protects confidential information, and provides a clean exit path — all before the agent places their first order.\u003C/p>\n",1781185936409]