# Purchasing Managers > 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. - Code: 11-3061.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-3061) - Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 18 tasks (18 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3061.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-3061.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Core task · Task 1027 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 2. Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. Core task · Task 1021 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 3. Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. Core task · Task 1033 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 4. Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. Core task · Task 1032 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 5. Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. Core task · Task 1025 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 6. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids. Core task · Task 1031 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 7. Administer online purchasing systems. Core task · Task 1035 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 8. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Core task · Task 1022 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 9. Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training. Core task · Task 1024 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 10. Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans. Core task · Task 21039 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 11. Control purchasing department budgets. Core task · Task 1023 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 12. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers. Core task · Task 1029 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 13. Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability. Core task · Task 1026 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 14. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials. Core task · Task 1028 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 15. Maintain records of goods ordered and received. Core task · Task 1020 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 16. Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. Core task · Task 1030 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 17. Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs. Core task · Task 1034 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023 18. Arrange for disposal of surplus materials. 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