采购经理

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment

Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget

Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies

Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services

Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts

Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials

Review and process claims against suppliers

Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.

A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is usually required.

Purchasing managers responsible for units purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related degree or diploma. For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasing managers responsible for purchasing industrial products.

The designation Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or registration in the educational program of the Supply Chain Management Association may be required.

Several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer are required.

Procurement and purchasing agents and officers (See 12102 Procurement and purchasing agents and officers)

Retail and wholesale buyers (See 62101 Retail and wholesale buyers)

Warehousing manager (See 70012 Facility operation and maintenance managers)