A Purchaser, similar to a purchasing agent, has the responsibility of buying products and services for their organization or for third parties. What purchasers buy could include finished products, manufacturing and production materials, office and plant supplies or services. Their duties include price evaluations, market assessments, product ordering, record keeping and tracking of inbound orders.
Un Purchaser debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Purchaser debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Sourcing suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and logistical expenses
- Assessing vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality
- Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests
- Negotiating sale agreements and supply contracts in ways that benefit their company
- Coordinating with shipping agencies and sellers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of delivered goods and services
- Authorizing payments and managing purchasing expenses with meticulous record-keeping
Un Purchaser competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Logistical qualifications
- Analytical thinking ability
- Negotiation and business relations skills
- Accounting acumen
- Strong industry experience for accurate product/service quality assessments
- Precise verbal and written communication abilities
