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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

purchaser

Purchasers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods.

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Description

Purchasers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods. They organise tender procedures and select suppliers.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
supply chain managementexport control principlesinternational import export regulationsembargo regulations
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
procurement legislationcategory specific expertiseprocurement lifecycleinternational business
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
identify supplierstrack price trendsmanage contractsmanage tender processesmaintain relationship with suppliersmanage purchasing cyclespeak different languagesmaintain relationship with customersissue purchase orderscommunicate price changeshave computer literacycompare contractors' bidscoordinate purchasing activitiesperform procurement processesassess supplier risksensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
OPTIONALOptional competences
assess procurement needsanalyse logistic changesnegotiate sales contractsuse e-procurementreport accounts of the professional activityimplement sustainable procurementanalyse supply chain strategiesconduct performance measurementidentify new business opportunitiesanalyse consumer buying trendsanalyse logistic needsimplement procurement of innovationperform procurement market analysis

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

37 total
20 essential · 17 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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