Purchasing managers

Example job titles

• contract manager
• food purchasing manager
• material manager
• procurement director
• purchasing contracts manager
• purchasing director
• supply chain logistics manager

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• 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.

Employment requirements

• 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.

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