Necessary skills for Head of Purchasing: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Head of Purchasing

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Proven track record of successfully managing vendor relationships and driving cost savings initiatives

Skills and Behaviours for a Head of Purchasing

Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR)
Account Payable Accounts Receivable (AR) Cash Collection Expense Reports Invoicing Purchase orders
Cost control
Budgeting Cost Control Cost of goods sold Cost reduction Standard Costs Variance analysis
Customer Service
Complaint Management Customer Service
E-Purchasing
E-Catalogues E-Invoice E-Payment
Logistics
Logistics Management
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement Purchasing Strategic Sourcing Subcontracting Supplier Negotiation Supply Management bidding
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier Assessment Supplier Performance Management Supplier metrics
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed Enhancing individual and professional development Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others
Negotiation
Closing deals Leading win-win discussions
Relationship Building
Growing network and relationships Nurturing long term relationships

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