Unit Group
0113 Purchasing managers
Purchasing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a purchasing department and develop and implement the purchasing policies of a business or institution. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
Example Titles
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contract manager
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food purchasing manager
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manager, purchasing contracts
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material manager
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procurement director
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purchasing director
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supply chain logistics manager
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building supplies purchasing manager
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chief, purchasing
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clothing purchasing director
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clothing purchasing manager
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contract director
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contract manager
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director, procurement operations
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director, purchasing
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director, supply management
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electronic components purchasing chief
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electronic components purchasing director
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electronic components purchasing manager
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equipment manager
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food purchasing director
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food purchasing manager
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hardware purchasing director
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hardware purchasing manager
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manager, procurement
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manager, purchasing contracts
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material and services purchasing manager
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material manager
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merchandise purchasing director
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merchandise purchasing manager
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office equipment purchasing manager
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procurement director
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procurement manager
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procurement operations director
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purchasing chief
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purchasing contracts director
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purchasing contracts manager
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purchasing director
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purchasing manager
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supply chain director
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supply chain logistics manager
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supply chain manager
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supply chief
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supply service chief
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supply-management director
Main duties
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Purchasing managers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment
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Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget
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Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
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Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
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Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts
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Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
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Review and process claims against suppliers
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Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.
Employment requirements
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A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is usually required.
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Purchasing managers responsible for units purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related degree or diploma. For example, a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasing managers responsible for purchasing industrial products.
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The designation Supply Chain Management Professional (S.C.M.P.) or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada may be required.
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Several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer are required.
Classified elsewhere
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Purchasing agents and officers (1225)
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Retail and wholesale buyers (6222)
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Warehouse managers (in 0714 Facility operation and maintenance managers )
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