Occupation information for Purchasing Managers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 5 years or more work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Administer online purchasing systems.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
• Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.

Tools:

• Desktop calculator
• Desktop computers
• Personal computers

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
• Procurement software

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