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Also known as:
Equipment, Supplies, and Tools Purchasing Agent, Radio Time Buyer
SNAPSHOT
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Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.
Leadership |
HIGH
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Critical decision making |
HIGH
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Level of responsibilities |
MED
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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Competition for this position |
HIGH
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Communication with others |
HIGH
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
LOW
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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DAILY TASKS
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Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. |
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges. |
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods. |
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices. |
Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. |
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories. |
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations. |
Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions, and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments. |
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history. |
Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services. |
Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Interacting With Computers |
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships |
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization |
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others |
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work |
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Administration and Management |
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
Economics and Accounting |
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. |
Law and Government |
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
Customer and Personal Service |
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
Transportation |
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
Production and Processing |
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Written Comprehension |
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
Deductive Reasoning |
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
Speech Recognition |
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
Written Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
Inductive Reasoning |
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
TOP SKILLS
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Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
Active Listening |
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Management of Financial Resources |
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. |
Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
Active Learning |
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
Writing |
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |