Purchasing Manager Job Duties:
Stays familiar with the company's needs
Makes supply orders
Coordinates with people in different company locations to see if a better price is available somewhere else or if suppliers in a certain area are not living up to expectations
Double-checks the work of purchasing agents
Communicates with executives and gains approval for purchasing contracts with new vendors or on new supplies
Continuously comparison shops and negotiates to make sure the company gets the best possible prices on needed supplies
Oversees supply chain management
Communicates with suppliers and to make sure supplies get where they need to be when they need to be, even when a deadline is tight
Maintains a network of professional contacts in order to discover new opportunities for good deals on orders
Forecasts demand for certain products and makes orders accordingly
Checks inventory, tracks how inventory is used, and adjusts purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends
Processes payments and invoices
Keeps a well-organised collection of contracts for easy reference when needed
Attends meetings to stay up to date on the company's objectives
Attends conferences to meet potential new suppliers and glean insight from other professionals in the purchasing field
Purchasing Manager Skills and Qualifications:
Highly Organised, Team Leader, Excellent Negotiation Skills, Multitasking Ability, Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Ability to Work With a Variety of People, Industry Experience
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