Purchasing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a purchasing department and develop and implement the purchasing policies of a business or institution. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment
  
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget
  
• Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
  
• Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
  
• Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts
  
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
  
• Review and process claims against suppliers
  
• Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.
  

Contract manager
Food purchasing manager
Material manager
Procurement director
Purchasing contracts manager
Purchasing director
Supply chain logistics manager