National Occupation Code (NOC): 0113

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.

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Job Duties for Purchasing managers

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget
• Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
• Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
• Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.

Working Conditions for Purchasing managers

Work is usually performed in an office environment.

Alternate Job Titles

• Building Supplies Purchasing Manager
• Clothing Purchasing Director
• Clothing Purchasing Manager
• Contract Director
• Contract Manager
• Electronic Components Purchasing Chief
• Electronic Components Purchasing Director
• Electronic Components Purchasing Manager
• Equipment Manager
• Food Purchasing Director
• Food Purchasing Manager
• Hardware Purchasing Director
• Hardware Purchasing Manager
• Material And Services Purchasing Manager
• Material Manager
• Merchandise Purchasing Director
• Merchandise Purchasing Manager
• Office Equipment Purchasing Manager
• Procurement Director
• Procurement Manager
• Procurement Operations Director
• Purchasing Chief
• Purchasing Contracts Director
• Purchasing Contracts Manager
• Purchasing Director
• Purchasing Manager
• Supply Chain Director
• Supply Chain Logistics Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Supply Chief
• Supply Service Chief
• Supply-management Director
• Purchasing Coordinator