VP of Purchasing Job Description
The following is a full job description for VP of Purchasing. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for VP of Purchasing along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that VP of Purchasing is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Purchasing Director, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Senior Manager, Purchasing Clerk III, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Senior Supervisor, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk IV, Purchasing Clerk I
Requirements and Responsibilities For VP of Purchasing
Leads procurement and purchasing operations and develops strategic plans to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops 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. Fosters collaboration with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Incorporates auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.
 
Also referred to as: Head of Purchasing, Purchasing Executive, Vice President of Purchasing, VP of Procurement, VP of Procurement & Purchasing
Similar Jobs:  Purchasing Director, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Senior Manager, Purchasing Clerk III, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Senior Supervisor, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk IV, Purchasing Clerk I
Level of Education:  VP of Purchasing Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, VP of Purchasing Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, VP of Purchasing 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%
MFG DurableRetail & WholesaleMFG NondurableHealthcareHospitality & Leisure0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%17.5%
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