clothing purchasing manager

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre

Tasks

• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
• Authorize the development of specifications for products or services
• Manage contracts
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available