purchaser

Code 3323.2

Purchasers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods. They organise tender procedures and select suppliers.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • supply chain management
  • international import export regulations
  • embargo regulations
  • export control principles

Skills and competences

  • speak different languages
  • compare contractors' bids
  • coordinate purchasing activities
  • issue purchase orders
  • assess supplier risks
  • ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
  • manage contracts
  • manage purchasing cycle
  • manage tender processes
  • identify suppliers
  • perform procurement processes
  • maintain relationship with customers
  • maintain relationship with suppliers
  • track price trends
  • have computer literacy

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Sources

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