132412 - Manager of the purchasing department

Organizes and manages purchasing processes in the organization and leads them. Responsible for decisions related to the purchase of products and services, price negotiations, supplier selection and ensuring quality control. The representative of this occupation is also the deputy manager.

Main activities

• leads the preparation and implementation of the company's strategy and plans for the purchase of goods; 
• organizes purchasing activities, performs market analysis, evaluates the choice of suppliers, concludes contracts and monitors their execution; 
• manages risks related to the procurement process, optimizes procurement processes, collects data and prepares reports;
• leads the employees of the purchasing department, sets daily and annual performance goals, takes care of motivating employees and improving their qualifications;
• prepares and manages the operating budget, ensures cost control;
• cooperates with suppliers, partners and other companies.

Characteristic competences

• plan medium-term and long-term goals;
• negotiate purchase conditions;
• search for suppliers taking into account aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local origin, seasonality;
• apply risk management measures;
• perform personnel management activities;
• manage the operating budget.