Purchasers work with their organization or business to supervise and coordinate the buying of finished products, materials and services in a professionally coordinated way. Their responsibilities also include monitoring purchasing expenses and keeping track of accounts and contracts, as well as monitoring inventory, so they know when to top up supplies or buy specific goods and services. For the most part, purchasers conduct their work in-house or in an office context, but they may also visit their sales sources for in-person assessments. Sometimes, purchasers personally interview vendors to ensure product or service quality. In general, their job requires working closely with suppliers for the sake of proper quality control.
Wat doet een Purchaser?
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.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Purchaser moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Purchaser moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Purchaser zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Purchaser, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
