Purchasing Manager Resume Example

Purchasing Manager Resume Template (Text Format)

OBJECTIVE

Enthusiastic, hard-working, and highly motivated Purchase Manager with extensive experience in inventory and supply chain management, vendor negotiation, and developing purchasing strategies to meet business targets. Adept at researching, understanding market demands, and coordinating activities to ensure minimal delay. Good leadership and communication abilities.

EDUCATION

Indiana University

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

SKILLS

• Time Management
• Detail Orientated
• Persistence
• Relationship Building
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Negotiation
• Communication and Active Listening
• Networking
• Problem-solving
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP

WORK EXPERIENCE

Purchasing Manager

Proterra (Aug. 2014-Aug 2018)

• Compiled and distributed the monthly forecasting reports
• Verified and approved invoices
• Created and maintained company purchase orders/change orders
• Managed relationships and performance of ongoing suppliers
• Monitored inventory procedures for accountability
• Ordered office and shop supplies
• Cooperated with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
• Discovered and partnered with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Generated and implemented efficient sourcing and category management strategies
• Monitored stock levels and place orders as needed
• Negotiated contract terms of agreement and pricing
• Compared and evaluated offers from suppliers

Good Skills to Include on Purchasing Manager Resume

1. Verbal, math and written communication skills
2. PC skills, especially Microsoft office & Excel
3. Ability to multi-task and work independently
4. Strong negotiation, analytical and organizational skills
5. Strong knowledge of supply chain management
6. ERP/MRP systems, E-Sourcing tools, Lean Manufacturing, Kanban
7. Interpersonal, facilitation and customer interface skills