Profession purchase planner

Purchase planners organise the continuous supply with goods out of existing contracts.

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Personality Type

• Enterprising / Conventional
• Conventional / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Export control principles

  The restrictions a country imposes on its exported products and goods.

• International import export regulations

  Know the principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.

• Supply chain management

  The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

• Transportation methods

  Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.

• Embargo regulations

  The national, international and foreign sanctions and embargo regulations, e.g. Council Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.

Skills

• Track price trends

  Monitor the direction and momentum of the product prices on a long-term basis, identify and predict the movement of prices as well as identify the recurring trends.

• Perform market research

  Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.

• Identify suppliers

  Determine potential suppliers for further negotiation. Take into consideration aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local sourcing, seasonality and coverage of the area. Evaluate the likelihood of obtaining beneficial contracts and agreements with them.

• Manage purchasing cycle

  Oversee complete purchasing cycle, including generating requisitions, PO creation, PO follow-up, goods reception, and final payment actions.

• Apply numeracy skills

  Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.

• Perform multiple tasks at the same time

  Execute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.

• Visit suppliers

  Visit local or international suppliers to get an accurate understanding of their services and report back to clients on that basis.

• Prepare purchasing reportings

  Prepare documentation and files related to product purchases.

• Identify new business opportunities

  Pursue potential customers or products in order to generate additional sales and ensure growth.

• Ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations

  Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.

• Have computer literacy

  Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

• Apply procurement

  Undertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.

• Negotiate buying conditions

  Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.

• Assess supplier risks

  Evaluate supplier performance in order to assess which suppliers do or may not perform adequately, stick to the agreed contracts, meet the standard requirements and desired quality at all times or who may pose future risks.

• Maintain relationship with suppliers

  Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB