Necessary skills for Purchasing Staff: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Purchasing Staff
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in using purchasing software and tools
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices
Skills and Behaviours for a Purchasing Staff
E-Purchasing
E-Invoice
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement
Purchasing
Strategic Sourcing
Subcontracting
Supplier Negotiation
Supply Management
Project management
Stakeholder Management
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier Assessment
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier metrics
Negotiation
Closing deals
Leading win-win discussions
Relationship Building
Nurturing long term relationships