United States
113- Purchasing managers
Canada NOC:
113
Job Title:
Purchasing managers
Job Description:
Purchasing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a purchasing department and develop and implement the purchasing policies of a business or institution. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
Main Duties:
Purchasing managers perform 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 (S.C.M.P.) or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada may be required.
Several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer are required.
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Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
