Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts Mgmt
PrintTopics of Study
In Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts Mgmt you will learn to:
- Negotiate contracts to get supplies and hire workers for a job
- Get contracts for government jobs
- Buy goods, set prices, and check that goods are correct as delivered
- Purchase items online, both locally and around the world
- Study subjects such as finance, management, and marketing
Degrees
The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Purchasing/Procurement/Contracts Mgmt will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:
- Certificate or 2-year degree: management and purchasing support positions in business and industry; preparation for study at a four-year college
- 4-Year degree: purchaser or buyer for businesses in banking, health care, education, advertising, and manufacturing
- More than 4 years: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) required for many management positions; doctoral degree required to work as an economist or teacher
Related Occupations
- Buyer
- Contract Administrator
- Contractor/Construction Manager
- Importer/Exporter
- Logistics Manager
- Project Manager
- Purchaser
- Retail Store Manager
- Supermarket Manager