Purchasing Manager
Core
Develops and implements purchasing/procurement/sourcing policies and administers all purchasing activities including selecting sources of supply, approving purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contract terms.
Role type
Senior IC purchasing manager
Builds
Procurement processes and supplier contracts
Domain
Industrial manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier selection, Purchase order management, Contract negotiation, Team leadership, Sourcing strategy
Preferred skills
Policy development, Relationship management
Technologies
ERP systems, Procurement software
Responsibilities
Develop purchasing policies, Select sources of supply, Approve purchase orders, Manage supplier relationships, Negotiate contract terms, Lead a team of direct reports