ICT buyer
Also searched as: Comprador de TIC
Code 3323.2.2
What does a ICT buyer do?
ICT buyers create and place purchase orders for ICT products and services, handle receiving and invoice issues, assess current procurement practices and effectively apply strategic sourcing methodologies. They build relationships with strategic vendors and negotiate price, quality, service levels and delivery terms.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- product comprehension
- electronic communication
- contract law
- manufacturer's recommended price
Skills and competences
- compare contractors' bids
- coordinate purchasing activities
- issue purchase orders
- manage contracts
- identify suppliers
- perform procurement processes
- maintain relationship with customers
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- maintain contract administration
- carry out tendering
- track price trends
Transversal competences
- analyse supply chain strategies
- negotiate buying conditions
- prepare purchasing reportings
- adhere to organisational guidelines
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences