Purchasing Manager Job Description
The following is a full job description for Purchasing Manager. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Purchasing Manager along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Purchasing Manager is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Purchasing Senior Manager, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Director, VP of Purchasing, Purchasing Clerk III, Commodity Manager, Purchasing Senior Supervisor, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk IV
Requirements and Responsibilities For Purchasing Manager
Manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
 
Also referred to as: Procurement Manager
Similar Jobs:  Purchasing Senior Manager, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Director, VP of Purchasing, Purchasing Clerk III, Commodity Manager, Purchasing Senior Supervisor, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk IV
Level of Education:  Purchasing Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Purchasing Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Purchasing Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
MFG DurableRetail & WholesaleConstructionMFG NondurableHealthcare0%5%10%15%20%25%
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