leather raw materials purchasing manager

Description

Leather raw materials purchasing managers plan and purchase supplies of hides, skins, wet-blue or crust in coordination with the production requirements. They negotiate processes and forecast the levels of demand for products to meet business needs and keep constant check on stock levels and quality to maximise business efficiency. They identify potential suppliers, visit existing suppliers, and develop business relationships with them.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

cost management health and safety in the workplace physico-chemical properties of crust leather physico-chemical properties of hides and skins quality control systems leather finishing technologies leather chemistry source colour chemicals leather technology leather physical testing international business

Practical Skills

use communication techniques purchase raw material supplies control trade commercial documentation manage supplies manage environmental impact of operations liaise with colleagues control of expenses manage staff monitor operations in the leather industry seek innovation in current practices identify with the company's goals adapt to changing situations identify defects on raw hides manage quality of leather throughout the production process execute working instructions create solutions to problems use IT tools work in textile manufacturing teams