| Purchasing Supervisor |
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| Also referred to as: Purchasing Supervisor, Procurement Supervisor, Supplier Relationship Team Leader |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Supervises the daily activities of the purchasing function. Maintains relationship with vendors or suppliers and negotiates contracts for more complex purchase order. Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. |
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| Similar Jobs: Purchasing Director, Top Purchasing Executive, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Clerk, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Clerk, Sr., Materials Management Supervisor, Buyer I, Laboratory Supervisor I |
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| Level of Education: Purchasing Supervisor Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Purchasing Supervisor Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Purchasing Supervisor Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Purchasing Supervisor Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Purchasing Supervisor Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
