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

 

[kit_hung]

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

A procurement manager must be a very social person to manage a network of vendors without stress. This helps to get clean deals and build trust with suppliers. He must also know how to manage contracts well because that is where money and product quality are related. Negotiation skills are very important for a company to get great value without wasting resources. A procurement manager who knows the balance of social skills and contract management has the opportunity to push the company forward. This role requires someone who is focused, organized and able to deal with pressure without falling.

 

[Augusta]

Check that they have strong analytical skills. Can
streamlined processes.. have good foresight and planning skills. you can trust their judgement