purchasing manager

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.

Alternative Labels

buying manager

procurement and supply manager

purchasing administrator

purchasing and supply office administrator

purchasing coordinator

purchasing manager

purchasing office administrator

supply manager

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- leather raw materials purchasing manager

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse logistic changes analyse supply chain strategies analyse supply chain trends assess supplier risks coordinate purchasing activities estimate costs of required supplies follow company standards identify suppliers issue sales invoices liaise with managers maintain relationship with customers maintain relationship with suppliers manage budgets manage contracts manage inventory negotiate buying conditions negotiate sales contracts order supplies strive for company growth study sales levels of products

Essential Knowledge

corporate social responsibility quality standards supplier management supply chain management supply chain principles

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on sustainable management policies analyse consumer buying trends assess procurement needs attend trade fairs calculate purchasing levels of raw materials carry out statistical forecasts ensure equipment availability implement procurement of innovation implement sustainable procurement maintain contract administration manage procurement planning manage rented goods returns manage staff manage supplies monitor stock level perform procurement market analysis recruit employees track price trends train employees use e-procurement

Optional Knowledge

category specific expertise market pricing pricing strategies procurement legislation procurement lifecycle risk management

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/377865f0-c327-4599-8c7e-d428c6588edf

Status

released

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