PURCHASING MANAGER
Company: Course Advisor
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Occupation 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.
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for
this role due to high levels of interest.
Life As a Purchasing Manager: What Do They Do?
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in
buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery,
and supplies.
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
- Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating
policies with suppliers.
- Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
- Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise
costs.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to
company policy.Skills RequiredBelow is a list of the skills most
Purchasing Managers say are important on the job:
- Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and
understanding why they react as they do.
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people
are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking
questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate
times.
- Speaking: Talking to others to convey information
effectively.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or
approaches to problems.
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate
for the needs of the audience.
- Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of
others.Types of Purchasing Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Contract ManagerIs There Going to be Demand for Purchasing
Managers?There were about 73,900 jobs for Purchasing Manager in
2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate
of 5.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics predicts 4,000 new jobs for Purchasing Manager by 2026.
The BLS estimates 6,300 yearly job openings in this field.How Much
Does a Purchasing Manager Make?The average yearly salary of a
Purchasing Manager ranges between $69,860 and $187,060. Purchasing
Managers who work in New Jersey, District of Columbia, or Maryland,
make the highest salaries.Tools & Technologies Used by Purchasing
ManagersAlthough they're not necessarily needed for all jobs, the
following technologies are used by many Purchasing Managers:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- SAP
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Database software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- Scheduling software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- NetSuite ERPBecoming a Purchasing ManagerWhat education or
degrees do I need to become a Purchasing Manager?What work
experience do I need to become a Purchasing Manager?Where
Purchasing Managers Are EmployedThe table below shows some of the
most common industries where those employed in this career field
work.
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