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.

  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
  • 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.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
  • Develop organizational policies or programs.
  • Develop specifications for new products or processes.
  • Implement organizational process or policy changes.
  • Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
  • Schedule product or material transportation.