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.
Wat doet een 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.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Purchasing Manager moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Purchasing Manager moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Purchasing Manager zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Purchasing Manager, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
