Description
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the procurement and purchasing of materials, products and services for an organisation.
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
- Purchasing Manager
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
AIM
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 1336 Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers
Description
plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the supply, storage and distribution of goods, products and services produced and used by organisations.
Tasks
- determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans
- preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost
- negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
- monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels
- operating recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, and ensuring re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times
- liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation
- overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions
- directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
- provision of products and services to meet customer or client requirements
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.
At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).