purchasing manager
Code 1324.8.2
Purchasing managers are in charge of buying goods, equipment and services for their company, and try to ensure the most competitive prices. They are also responsible for negotiating contracts, reviewing the quality of products and analysing suppliers, and for the use and resale of goods and services.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- supply chain management
- supplier management
- quality standards
- supply chain principles
- corporate social responsibility
Skills and competences
- analyse logistic changes
- estimate costs of required supplies
- liaise with managers
- coordinate purchasing activities
- issue sales invoices
- order supplies
- study sales levels of products
- assess supplier risks
- manage contracts
- identify suppliers
- maintain relationship with customers
- maintain relationship with suppliers
Transversal competences
- analyse supply chain strategies
- analyse supply chain trends
- manage inventory
- manage budgets
- negotiate sales contracts
- negotiate buying conditions
- strive for company growth
- follow company standards
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