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.
Purchasing Manager은 다양한 업무 및 책임을 이행할 수 있어야 합니다. 다음은 Purchasing Manager이 실행할 수 있어야 하는 몇 가지 업무 및 책임입니다.
- 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
경쟁력 있는 Purchasing Manager은 다음을 포함한 특정 기술과 자격을 갖추고 있습니다.
- 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
