What Is a Procurement Manager?
Procurement manager is a position commonly found in medium to large organizations. Procurement is another term used to describe purchasing activity conducted on behalf of the organization, or business to business purchasing. The types of commodities, services, and products purchased vary widely, based on the primary business of the organization. For example, a school board’s purchasing activity will be primarily consumable products, such as books, paper, and related supplies. A manufacturing firms purchasing activity will focus on raw materials, equipment, and services.