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Purchasing Managers

SOC 11-3061.00

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Zone 4 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Social Perceptiveness

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Writing

3.8

Persuasion

3.8

Negotiation

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Administration and Management

4.1

English Language

4.0

Economics and Accounting

3.7

Mathematics

3.7

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Personnel and Human Resources

3.2

Law and Government

3.1

Key Tasks

1Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.

2Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.

3Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

4Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.

5Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

Also Known As

Category Purchasing Manager Circuit Rider Circuit Walker Commissary Superintendent Commodity Manager Contract Administrator Contract Coordinator Contract Manager Contracting Manager Contracting Officer