332305 - Purchaser

Buys devices, raw materials, mechanisms, services, and other supplies needed for production, trade, government agencies, or other institutions. Determines the company's needs and follows periodicals, literature, and other market information about the variety, quality, and prices of goods supplied, looking for suppliers capable of meeting the company's or organization's needs.

Main activities

* clarify the organization's needs and requirements for goods and services;
* identify and select the best suppliers;
* negotiate with suppliers, achieve the best prices and terms for goods;
* monitor the supply chain to ensure that goods are supplied on time and of high quality;
* manage warehouse stocks and ensure that the optimal quantity of goods is maintained.

Characteristic competences

* to analyze the market and identify the needs for goods and services;
* perform financial calculations;
* make transactions;
* manage the supply chain;
* solve problems and monitor the supply of goods.