Skill/Specialty | Number of People | 0 | 50 | 100 | 150 |
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| Purchasing | 125 | ||||
| Negotiation | 85 | ||||
| Project Management | 36 | ||||
| Contract Negotiation | 31 | ||||
| Vendor Management | 25 | ||||
| Operations Management | 22 | ||||
| Microsoft Excel | 22 | ||||
 Country: United States | Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 706 | |||||
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Purchasing Manager
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People with the job title Purchasing Manager typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.
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