Sample position description*

Position Title Corporate Purchasing Manager Duties Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of the corporations purchasing department. Supervises a staff of 20 full-time employees and processes more than $50 million in procurement transactions annually. Has primary responsibility for interpreting, restating, redefining, and proposing improvement in existing policies and for proposing new policies for purchasing. Reports to VP, Finance and Administration Context: Purchasing department has a strong commitment to excellence and views the needs of its clients as critical to its success. Goals are prioritized after careful assessment and leaders involve others in the implementation of these goals. Information about decision and events is openly communicated. Employees are encouraged to further their own professional growth and development.
* Source: Kennedy (1987)

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