Description
Purchase and replenish supplies; make sure that all required goods are available in stock.
Alternative labels
acquire supplies
pay for supplies
gain supplies
purchase of supplies
supplies purchasing
buy supplies
purchasing supplies
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Purchase supplies is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Bicycle mechanic: Bicycle mechanics maintain and repair a variety of bicycle models and component parts. They may perform customized alterations, according to their client’s preferences.
Optional skill
Purchase supplies is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Marine mechanic: Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts. They communicate with other crew members on the operational level. Marine mechanics maintain and repair the engines and the other machinery of vessels such as boilers, generators and electrical equipment.
Checkout supervisor: Checkout supervisors oversee cashiers in department stores and other big stores.
Supply chain assistant: Supply chain assistants work closely together with managers in the operations processes, namely purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution processes. They help with administrative and pragmatic follow up of actions such as invoicing, drafting and preparation of contracts and purchasing orders, reconciliation of inventory against documents, and communication with distribution channels.
References
- Purchase supplies – ESCO
