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Purchasing Manager Job Description Sample Template

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This free Purchasing Manager job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Purchasing Manager to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Purchasing Manager Job Summary

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee our procurement department. In this role, you will be responsible for meeting company goals and expectations in purchasing while staying within your department’s budget. Your job duties include researching to find quality products, negotiating fair contracts, and checking that shipments are delivered on time and are complete. Developing an inventory management strategy is crucial to ensuring a consistent supply of products for the company. Our ideal candidate has at least five years of procurement experience.

Purchasing Manager Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor inventory to determine what products are needed
  • Develop purchasing strategies to ensure consistent inventory
  • Research a variety of vendors to find the products we need for the best prices
  • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
  • Negotiate vendor contracts
  • Check deliveries for accuracy
  • Establish standard operating procedures for purchasing and monitor the effectiveness of procedures

Purchasing Manager Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, finance, or a related field
  • CPPO, Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Contract Negotiator, CPPB, or other advanced certification in procurement or contract administration preferred
  • 5+ years' experience in the procurement of materials and supplies
  • Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
  • Proficient with vendor management software
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
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