Purchasing Managers work in all industries to secure the materials, supplies and equipment a company needs to complete essential business functions. This includes all kinds of products from raw materials to packaging and shipping supplies. The role of a Purchasing Manager is to design purchasing strategies that ensure constant availability of inventory within the company’s budget. Purchasing Mangers develop databases of potential suppliers and cultivate working relationships to ease the process of acquiring new materials.
Que fait un Purchasing Manager ?
A Purchasing Manager, or Materials Manager, is in charge of supervising the process of sourcing and purchasing essential materials for a business’s operations. Their duties include researching raw materials suppliers and comparing costs, negotiating purchase agreements and developing inventory controls to identify demand for new materials.
Responsabilités
Un Purchasing Manager doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Purchasing Manager doit être capable d'exécuter :
Planning and overseeing the work of Buyers and Purchasing Agents
Hiring and training new staff
Developing an organization’s procurement rules and regulations
Establishing guidelines on how often the company gets price quotes for items, the number of bids to accept and which vendors to consider
Buying goods and services for the company
Evaluating quality, price, reliability, technical support and availability of goods and services
Compétences requises
Un Purchasing Manager compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Knowledge of procurement software and tools
Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills
Negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage time and organize
Strong leadership skills
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