Director of Procurement / Sourcing
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
At a Glance
Director of Procurement / Sourcing. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 7.8–8 years. Top skills: Negotiation, Procurement, Operations.
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Bachelor's degree
7.8–8 years
12
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Purchasing Managers
Median Wage
$139,510/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.1%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Procurement
Finance
Supplier Performance Management
Purchasing
Contract Negotiation
Pharmaceuticals
Price Negotiation
Business Requirements
Supplier Management
Request For Proposal
Auditing
Supply Chain
Strategic Sourcing
Performance Metric
Organizational Change Management
Biotechnology
Common Skills (13)
Operations
Interpersonal Communications
Communication
Management
Leadership
Teamwork
Influencing Skills
Strategic Thinking
Detail Oriented
Planning
Program Management
Certifications (1)
Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
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