How do they match: Purchasing Managers

  • Purchasing Managers

  • Materials Manager
  • Materials Coordinator
  • Materials Director
  • Category Purchasing Manager
  • Commodity Manager
  • Contract Manager
  • Contracting Manager
  • Division Merchandise Manager
  • General Merchandise Manager
  • Merchandise Manager
  • Merchandising Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Procurement Services Manager
  • Procurement Sourcing Manager
  • Property and Supply Officer
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Sourcing Manager
  • Strategic Sourcing Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Vendor Manager

  • 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.

  • Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
  • Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
  • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  • Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.

  • Schedule product or material transportation.