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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
• 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
• Buyer

Tasks for “Merchandise Director”

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

Related Technology & Tools

• 10-key calculators
• Personal computers
• Desktop computers

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