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Oct 23
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7 Skills You Need to Have to Become a Sought-After Purchasing Specialist

  • October 23, 2020
  • Leandro Eclipse
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Working-from-home is now the norm for most people. A lot of businesses already pivoted to online operations. And online jobs and opportunities are now accessible to many more than ever.

And one rising career you can try is becoming a purchasing specialist.

 

What Does a Purchasing Specialist Do

What Does a Purchasing Specialist Do

You might ask, what does a purchasing specialist do? Purchasing specialists handle the purveying of inventory or supplies for businesses.

They can work in retail, merchandising, and even healthcare systems. As long as the business needs a consistent supply of certain products, a purchasing specialist is there to aid them, especially if the items are in bulk.

Their job is to make sure certain raw materials or inventories are at safe levels for the supply chain. They are also responsible for costing and purveying quality materials.

Purchasing Specialist Salary

Here is the salary range for a purchasing specialist, depending on the skill level.

But how do you set yourself apart from other purchasing specialists? Here are 7 Skills you need to have to become a sought-after purchasing specialist.

 

Knack for Profitability, Budgeting, and Cost Analysis

A Knack for Profitability, Budgeting, and Cost Analysis

Purchasing items for supplies and inventory is a continuous expense that needs to be cost-optimized. Wrong purchase decisions can compound to a hefty expense if not taken care of.

That’s why, as a purchasing specialist, you should know how to evaluate profitability and cost analysis when you find the products for your client. It should be within the budget and at the right quality.

 

Knows How to Research

Knows How to Research

Sometimes, there is no available supplier for specific items your client needs. You have to research where to find these products. It can be over the internet or that local supplier. Regardless, you have to be creative in your research process to find the best deals possible.

 

Know What Quality Products Are

Know What Quality Products Are

No one wants to buy defective or inferior products. As a purchasing specialist, you should be adept in distinguishing what the quality products are.

You should set the quality standards of when receiving your inventory. In this way, you can assure your clients that you got the best worth for their money.

 

Communication Skills

Communication Skills

When you become a purchasing specialist, you need to talk to quite a number of people. You need to make sure that you communicate well with the suppliers. And you have to reach out to your teammates for the needed supplies and inventory.

That’s why your communication skills both online and offline are surely needed.

 

Negotiating Prowess

Negotiating Prowess

On top of the communication skills, you also need your negotiating prowess. Your company wants the best items and best deals possible at the lowest allowable price points. And you can only do that by bargaining with your suppliers for quality products.

You need to know your company’s budget and employ ethical negotiation techniques to meet the budget cost or even lower.

 

Can Write and Analyze Invoices, Purchase Orders, and So On

Can Write and Analyze Invoices, Purchase Orders, and So On

Purchasing involves financial outflow. And it can be at really significant amounts. With this, companies track orders and cash releases with different documents such as invoices, purchase orders, vendor contracts, and so on.

As a purchasing specialist, you need to familiarize yourself with these financial documents. Sometimes, you might be required to analyze and prepare these documents as well.

 

Inventory and Recordkeeping

Inventory and Recordkeeping

When is the best time to purchase products? It depends. But one of the factors is when the supply and inventory levels are low. And you can track this by maintaining a record of your supplies.

With that, you should know record keeping and inventory management.

 

Conclusion

Conclusion

Are you ready to become a sought-after purchasing specialist? Just acquire the skills above and you’re on your way there.

If you’re looking for opportunities in this field, you can check out this link for online openings.

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