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 Manager 应该能够履行各种职责和责任。以下是 Purchasing Manager 应该能够执行的一些职责和责任：
- 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
有竞争力的 Purchasing Manager 将具备某些技能和资格，包括：
- 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
