PURCHASING MANAGER

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the purchasing activities of the company
• Analyze the needs of the organization and determine the goods or services needed
• Research potential vendors and compare their products, prices, and services
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
• Place purchase orders and ensure that orders are delivered on time
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts
• Review and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Monitor inventory levels and determine when to place orders for new supplies
• Ensure that all purchasing activities comply with company policies and government regulations
• Resolve issues and discrepancies with orders and invoices
• Prepare and present reports on purchasing activities and cost analyses to management

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Inventory

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Administration

Inventory Control

Procurement

SAP

Compliance

Supply Chain Management

Pricing

Manufacturing

Sourcing