Duties and responsibilities
• Planning and overseeing the work of Buyers and Purchasing Agents
• Hiring and training new staff
• Developing an organization’s procurement rules and regulations
• Establishing guidelines on how often the company gets price quotes for items, the number of bids to accept and which vendors to consider
• Buying goods and services for the company
• Discussing contracts
• Evaluating quality, price, reliability, technical support and availability of goods and services
Skills and qualifications
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools
• Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage time and organize
• Strong leadership skills
