Purchasing manager job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Purchasing managers are in charge of overseeing a specific purchasing unit or a team of purchasing officers or associates who manage the contract of vendors that the company engages with. They build a good working relationship with these vendors by managing contracts properly, communicating regularly, and tapping them based on the needs of the company.
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Purchasing manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in purchasing manager job postings.
Sample purchasing manager requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
- Excellent knowledge of procurement and sourcing strategies
- Ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software
Sample required purchasing manager soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Purchasing manager job description example 1
Adient US LLC purchasing manager job description
The successful candidate will have 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing at well-regarded companies of similar or larger scale and complexity to Adient. This person will have a record of accomplishment in implementing category strategies and leading complex sourcing to achieve optimal value proposition for the company.
The candidate must have a deep understanding of contract structures and management, including terms and conditions and contract assistance. This person must also have experience influencing across complex, matrixed organizations. This role primarily focuses on sorting and containment, contract labor, and recruiting. Knowledge and experience with MSP and RPO programs are preferred.
On a personal level, the successful candidate will be an individual of unquestionable integrity who enjoys operating in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves environment. The candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work independently in entrepreneurial and fast-paced environments. They will be decisive but collaborative.
Major responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for $100M in annual spend Develop and implement commodity strategies and actions to achieve fiscal year cost reduction goals, diversity objectives, rebates, optimized payments terms Effectively manage category supply base by establishing strong vendor relationships, managing complex negotiations, and overseeing a thorough selection process for key suppliers Serve as liaison representing Adient external towards suppliers on all commercial and business relationships content including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, contracts, risks, and technology Provide leadership to drive clear and standardized specifications, processes, and procedures to deliver requirements for assigned categories Ensure expedient and compliant implementation of new contracts throughout organization Identify and evaluate market changes and new technologies as category leader Deliver fact-based recommendations for adoption by Adient stakeholders Communicate progress and results to senior management and stakeholder community
The successful candidate will also have the follow attributes:
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree in Business or related field preferred5+ years of procurement experience High degree of social intelligence to influence at the most senior levels within the organization Ability to accomplish goals through persuasion and broad influence, while leaning heavily on a transparent, authentic style…able to build consensus and execute cross-functional initiatives Capable of effecting change through others by introducing new ideas/programs and helping them understand their role in implementation Strategic business-mind and ability to see the big picture Successful at prioritizing work and maintaining those priorities Able to thrive in an ambiguous environment
Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
The candidate must have a deep understanding of contract structures and management, including terms and conditions and contract assistance. This person must also have experience influencing across complex, matrixed organizations. This role primarily focuses on sorting and containment, contract labor, and recruiting. Knowledge and experience with MSP and RPO programs are preferred.
On a personal level, the successful candidate will be an individual of unquestionable integrity who enjoys operating in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves environment. The candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work independently in entrepreneurial and fast-paced environments. They will be decisive but collaborative.
Major responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for $100M in annual spend Develop and implement commodity strategies and actions to achieve fiscal year cost reduction goals, diversity objectives, rebates, optimized payments terms Effectively manage category supply base by establishing strong vendor relationships, managing complex negotiations, and overseeing a thorough selection process for key suppliers Serve as liaison representing Adient external towards suppliers on all commercial and business relationships content including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, contracts, risks, and technology Provide leadership to drive clear and standardized specifications, processes, and procedures to deliver requirements for assigned categories Ensure expedient and compliant implementation of new contracts throughout organization Identify and evaluate market changes and new technologies as category leader Deliver fact-based recommendations for adoption by Adient stakeholders Communicate progress and results to senior management and stakeholder community
The successful candidate will also have the follow attributes:
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree in Business or related field preferred5+ years of procurement experience High degree of social intelligence to influence at the most senior levels within the organization Ability to accomplish goals through persuasion and broad influence, while leaning heavily on a transparent, authentic style…able to build consensus and execute cross-functional initiatives Capable of effecting change through others by introducing new ideas/programs and helping them understand their role in implementation Strategic business-mind and ability to see the big picture Successful at prioritizing work and maintaining those priorities Able to thrive in an ambiguous environment
Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
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Purchasing manager job description example 2
Google purchasing manager job description
Minimum qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
+ 10 years of experience in semiconductor commodity management, supply chain and managing digital, analog, and mixed-signal IC and semiconductor components.
+ Experience managing and negotiating agreements.
+ Experience with semiconductor processes, suppliers and sub-tiers.
Preferred qualifications:
+ MBA with business development experience of new and emerging technology.
+ 12 years of experience in semiconductor commodity management, supply chain and managing digital, analog, and mixed-signal IC and semiconductor components.
+ Experience working with industry consortiums and ecosystems.
+ Supply risk management experience with ability to evaluate supplier backend supply chain.
+ System level analysis and development expertise of components.
Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line.
In this role, you will source semiconductor components and focus on commodity risk and resiliency efforts in the supply chain. This includes working with suppliers globally and cross-functionally across the supply chain to mitigate risk. You will be responsible for a commodity area as well as a broader strategy for developing and partnering globally to ensure the success of the business. In this role, the solutions you develop will enable resiliency for commodities and provide global assurance of supply.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
+ Develop long-term sourcing strategies for semiconductors and ICs and manage master purchase agreements with suppliers.
+ Drive Requests for Quotation (RFQ)s and lead cross-functional teams with a consistent supplier selection process.
+ Grow and maintain a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions.
+ Manage supplier performance in technology alignment, cost, quality, and delivery. Interface with Engineering for early engagement and best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
+ Work with suppliers to implement risk mitigation steps in the sub-tier supply chain.
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
+ 10 years of experience in semiconductor commodity management, supply chain and managing digital, analog, and mixed-signal IC and semiconductor components.
+ Experience managing and negotiating agreements.
+ Experience with semiconductor processes, suppliers and sub-tiers.
Preferred qualifications:
+ MBA with business development experience of new and emerging technology.
+ 12 years of experience in semiconductor commodity management, supply chain and managing digital, analog, and mixed-signal IC and semiconductor components.
+ Experience working with industry consortiums and ecosystems.
+ Supply risk management experience with ability to evaluate supplier backend supply chain.
+ System level analysis and development expertise of components.
Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line.
In this role, you will source semiconductor components and focus on commodity risk and resiliency efforts in the supply chain. This includes working with suppliers globally and cross-functionally across the supply chain to mitigate risk. You will be responsible for a commodity area as well as a broader strategy for developing and partnering globally to ensure the success of the business. In this role, the solutions you develop will enable resiliency for commodities and provide global assurance of supply.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
+ Develop long-term sourcing strategies for semiconductors and ICs and manage master purchase agreements with suppliers.
+ Drive Requests for Quotation (RFQ)s and lead cross-functional teams with a consistent supplier selection process.
+ Grow and maintain a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions.
+ Manage supplier performance in technology alignment, cost, quality, and delivery. Interface with Engineering for early engagement and best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
+ Work with suppliers to implement risk mitigation steps in the sub-tier supply chain.
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Purchasing manager job description example 3
Microsoft purchasing manager job description
The Network Sourcing team within CSSC (Cloud Sourcing and Supply Chain) is responsible for sourcing network and optical technologies for Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure. This team's focus is guiding supplier partner congruence to Microsoft's vision and principles to create the best experience for Microsoft's customers. We are seeking a high-caliber professional to develop and mature the sourcing strategy for Core Switching, a mission critical and quickly growing networking category.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about evaluating and influencing new business and technology trends. The individual must have the ability to partner and create internal and external clarity, have technical and business acumen in the networking and systems engineering field, and be able to evaluate network architectures and roadmaps to guide supplier technology and relationship strategy.
**Responsibilities**
The role of Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will focus on several key initiatives:
+ Define and establish Microsoft's Network sourcing strategy for Network Security hardware, silicon, and software to drive competitive advantages for Microsoft cloud offerings
+ Own the technical sourcing process, partnering with product engineering teams on high visibility technology developments and delivery of innovative solutions
+ Influence design, architecture, and technology selection through strategic stakeholder partnership and supplier road-mapping
+ Drive supplier technology quality and support performance, ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness and overall capability as a catalyst for Microsoft's growth
+ Create robust negotiation strategies (game theory led) and cost targeting through understanding of market dynamics, benchmarking, and trends
+ Serve as the supplier relationship manager for respective categories
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelors in Engineering, Business or equivalent experience
+ 3+ years experience in Network switching hardware and software
+ 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, business development, field application engineering, sales, product line management, or in fields requiring technical & business acumen
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in engineering, business, or closely related field
+ Experience in system and architecture cost analysis and data modeling
+ Strong storytelling and influencing skills with a track record of developing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships
+ Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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The successful candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about evaluating and influencing new business and technology trends. The individual must have the ability to partner and create internal and external clarity, have technical and business acumen in the networking and systems engineering field, and be able to evaluate network architectures and roadmaps to guide supplier technology and relationship strategy.
**Responsibilities**
The role of Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will focus on several key initiatives:
+ Define and establish Microsoft's Network sourcing strategy for Network Security hardware, silicon, and software to drive competitive advantages for Microsoft cloud offerings
+ Own the technical sourcing process, partnering with product engineering teams on high visibility technology developments and delivery of innovative solutions
+ Influence design, architecture, and technology selection through strategic stakeholder partnership and supplier road-mapping
+ Drive supplier technology quality and support performance, ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness and overall capability as a catalyst for Microsoft's growth
+ Create robust negotiation strategies (game theory led) and cost targeting through understanding of market dynamics, benchmarking, and trends
+ Serve as the supplier relationship manager for respective categories
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelors in Engineering, Business or equivalent experience
+ 3+ years experience in Network switching hardware and software
+ 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, business development, field application engineering, sales, product line management, or in fields requiring technical & business acumen
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master's degree in engineering, business, or closely related field
+ Experience in system and architecture cost analysis and data modeling
+ Strong storytelling and influencing skills with a track record of developing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships
+ Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
\#CSCPJobs
\#CSCPJobsAustin
\#AzureJobs
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024