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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
• Demand Planner
• Contracts Specialist
• Contracting Officer
• Contracting Manager
• Contract Manager
• Contract Coordinator
• Contract Administrator
• Commissary Superintendent
• Circuit Walker
• Circuit Rider
• Buyer

Tasks for “Division Merchandise Manager (DMM)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

• Personal computers
• Desktop computers
• 10-key calculators

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• Microsoft Project
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• Database software
• IBM Lotus Notes
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• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Ariba Spend Management Suite
• Microsoft Visio
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• Microsoft Outlook
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Epicor Vantage ERP
• Scheduling software
• Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Management Solutions
• Bowen & Groves M1 ERP
• Microsoft Office
• Corel Paradox
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Materials requirement planning MRP software
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Purchasing software
• SAP
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• PurchasingNet eProcurement
• Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Portfolio Project Management
• Inventory management software