Necessary skills for Purchasing specialist : skills and requirements
General requirements of a Purchasing specialist
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures.
• Ability to negotiate favorable prices, payment terms and delivery dates.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
Skills and Behaviours for a Purchasing specialist
Contract management
Contract Terms
Cost control
Budgeting
Cost Control
Cost of goods sold
Cost reduction
Standard Costs
E-Purchasing
E-Catalogues
E-Invoice
E-Payment
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement
Purchasing
Strategic Sourcing
Subcontracting
Supplier Negotiation
Supply Management
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier Assessment
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier metrics
Negotiation
Closing deals
Leading win-win discussions
Planning and organizing
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Managing Stakeholders
Relationship Building
Establishing rapport and building trust