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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.
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Bachelor's degree
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Basic Skills- *Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- *Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- *Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- *Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- *Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
- *Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- *Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- *Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- *Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Social Skills- *Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- *Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
- *Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- *Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- *Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
- *Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving Skills- *Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Technical Skills- Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- *Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Systems Skills- *Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- *Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- *Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Resource Management Skills- *Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
- *Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
- *Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- *Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Desktop Computer SkillsSpreadsheetsUsing a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.PresentationsUsing a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.InternetNavigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).NavigationUsing scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.Word ProcessingUsing a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents.GraphicsWorking with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.DatabasesUsing a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.
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Body Positioning
Communication- Requires telephone conversations
- Requires use of electronic mail
- Requires writing letters and memos
- Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
- Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
Competition- Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures
Conflict- Includes conflict situations
Impact of Decisions- Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
- Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
- Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company
Level of Challenge- Requires being exact or highly accurate
- Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
- Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
Pace and Scheduling- Requires meeting strict deadlines
Personal Interaction- Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities
- Requires work with external customers or the public
- Requires work with others in a group or team
Responsibility for Others- Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results
Work Setting- Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
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- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
- Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
- Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
- Control purchasing department budgets.
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
- Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
- Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
- Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
- Administer online purchasing systems.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems- Approve expenditures.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates- Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Getting Information- Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates- Direct financial operations.
- Prepare operational budgets.
- Supervise employees.
Training and Teaching Others- Conduct employee training programs.
Analyzing Data or Information- Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness.
- Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Processing Information- Verify information or specifications.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others- Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
- Resolve employee or contractor problems.
Developing and Building Teams
Documenting/Recording Information- Maintain operational records.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Prepare forms or applications.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards- Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations.
Developing Objectives and Strategies- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Develop organizational policies or programs.
Thinking Creatively- Develop specifications for new products or processes.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Scheduling Work and Activities- Schedule product or material transportation.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
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Tools
Desktop calculator
Desktop computers
Personal computers
Technology
Data base user interface and query software- Corel Paradox
- Database software
- Microsoft Access
- Oracle Database
Electronic mail software- IBM Lotus Notes
- Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software- Bowen & Groves M1 ERP
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Epicor Vantage ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics
- NetSuite ERP
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
- SAP software
Procurement software- Automated purchase order software
- Bottomline Technologies Bottomline Sprinter Purchasing Manager
- Purchasing software
- PurchasingNet eProcurement
- SAP Ariba
Project management software- Microsoft Project
- Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Portfolio Project Management
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