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Prepare purchase orders on behalf of their companies. They also might be asked to review prices and product specifications from various suppliers to determine which would provide the best deal. Other duties might include creating and maintaining purchasing files and price lists, as well as determining if their companies have enough inventory on hand.
Additionally, might track deliveries and make sure their companies receive exactly what was ordered from suppliers. They sometimes physically check shipments to ensure the appropriate items were delivered. To answer supplier and customer inquiries about order changes or cancellations and check requisition orders for accuracy.
EducationA university degree, coupled with extensive on-the-job training, is the minimum education requirement. Additionally, some employers look for aspiring procurement who have earned a certificate or associate degree in procurement, supply chain management or a related field from a technical or community college. Courses in these programs typically cover accounting, inventory management, global sourcing, negotiation basics and logistics-related information.
Must have strong reading, speaking and writing skills. They also should have good working knowledge of administrative procedures, as well as various computer applications and programs.
