What are the qualities that a business should consider before employing a person a a a procurement manager?

[King Belieal]

The position of a procurement manager is very sensitive in a production based business since they play a part in the inventory management process of the organization.

Apart from academic qualifications, what are the special attributes that makes a good procurement manager that a business should consider before employing someone for that position?

 

[Kross]

A procurement manager should be someone that is social enough to manage network of vendors and also understand how to manage contracts.

 

[eLdavis]

I think their ability to communicate should be one of them, any employee needs to have good communication skills.

 

[Augusta]

Get a professional that can communicate. One with the skills to convince, bargain and negotiate well with business transactions

 

[Xtynehappy]

I think that they should ensure that the employees are well trained and posses the required documents for that matter.

 

[Springtime]

I think a procurement manager should be resourceful. S(he) should always check out the market if there are any new suppliers or products. That said, maintaining a good relationship with existing suppliers is also essential.

 

[Augusta]

Let the person have previous knowledge and skills for it. Experience too will be helpful here to know what to do