Description
Purchasers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods. They organise tender procedures and select suppliers.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
identify suppliersmanage tender processescommunicate price changesspeak different languagesensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulationsperform procurement processesmanage contractsmanage purchasing cyclecompare contractors' bidsassess supplier risksissue purchase ordersmaintain relationship with suppliershave computer literacycoordinate purchasing activitiestrack price trendsmaintain relationship with customersanalyse logistic needsidentify new business opportunitiesperform procurement market analysisassess procurement needsanalyse consumer buying trendsuse e-procurementimplement sustainable procurementimplement procurement of innovationanalyse supply chain strategiesreport accounts of the professional activitynegotiate sales contractsconduct performance measurementanalyse logistic changes