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Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 11-3061.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 117,720.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 56.00
• Currently, there are 71,750 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Purchasing Managers”.

Also Known As…

• Purchasing Managers
• Purchasing Supervisor
• Purchasing Manager
• Purchasing Director
• Procurement Officer
• Procurement Manager
• Materials Manager
• Director of Strategic Sourcing
• Director of Purchasing
• Director of Materials
• Commodity Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Subcontract Administrator
• Strategic Sourcing Manager
• Sourcing Specialist
• Sourcing Manager
• Purchasing Officer
• Purchasing Coordinator
• Purchasing Analyst
• Purchasing Agent
• Property and Supply Officer
• Procurement Services Manager
• Procurement Agent
• Merchandising Manager
• Merchandise Planner
• Merchandise Manager
• Merchandise Executive
• Merchandise Director
• Materials Coordinator
• Material Manager
• Livestock, Grain, Cotton and Other Farm Products Purchasing Director
• Leasing Manager
• Import Coordinator
• General Merchandise Manager
• Division Merchandise Manager (DMM)
• Demand Planner
• Contracts Specialist
• Contracting Officer
• Contracting Manager
• Contract Manager
• Contract Coordinator
• Contract Administrator
• Commissary Superintendent
• Circuit Walker
• Circuit Rider

Tasks for “Buyer”

• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
• Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Control purchasing department budgets.
• Administer online purchasing systems.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.

Related Technology & Tools

• Personal computers
• 10-key calculators
• Desktop computers

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project
• Purchasing software
• SAP
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Web browser software
• Corel Paradox
• Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management Solutions
• Bowen & Groves M1 ERP
• PurchasingNet eProcurement
• Ariba Spend Management Suite
• Automated purchase order software
• Materials requirement planning MRP software
• Bottomline Technologies Bottomline Sprinter Purchasing Manager
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Infor Lawson Supply Chain Management
• Epicor Vantage ERP
• Oracle PeopleSoft
• Microsoft Visio
• Oracle DBMS
• IBM Lotus Notes
• Scheduling software
• Point of sale POS software
• Inventory management software
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Portfolio Project Management
• Database software
• Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• Microsoft Access
• SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports