How do they match: Purchasing Managers

  • 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.

  • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  • Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.

  • Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness.
  • Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
  • Develop specifications for new products or processes.
  • Direct financial operations.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
  • Prepare operational budgets.
  • Schedule product or material transportation.