Purchasing CVs are written by individuals that are applying for jobs in the field of purchasing. Goods and services are purchased on a daily basis. More people are applying for jobs in this field because turnover is high.

This format of a purchasing CV will help candidates that are seeking jobs in this industry as it gives tips and details of information that an employer in the purchasing field may be looking for. It may be used by professionals that are already established in this field or fresh graduates that are seeking jobs in this industry. Relevant jobs in this field include warehousing, store manager, purchasing manager, and distribution among others. The contents of this CV are as follows;

SAMPLE PURCHASING CV FORMAT

Michelle Festus Johnston

5641 Boston Drive

Boston Massachusetts, USA

E-mail: JohnstonM@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: +140597896633

Personal Information

Age:  27

Gender: Female

Nationality: American

Languages: English and Spanish

Marital Status: Married with 1 child

Career Objective

With more than 4 years of experience in the purchasing field, I plan to reduce costs significantly and improve current profit ratios.

Professional summary

I have relevant job experience in the purchasing field after having worked as a Store Manager for three years and in distribution for a year. This experience makes me an ideal candidate for the position because of my broad experience in the field.

Educational qualifications

Diploma in Sales and Management from the Boston Community College in June 2006

BS from Michigan Business School in 2004

Professional Qualification

• Certificate in Purchasing Management
• Attended a three week training workshop on warehousing at the Valley Springs community college that was facilitated by the Purchasing board of Boston.

Work Experience

April 2007 to date: Costco General store

Position held: Assistant Store Manager

Responsibilities:

• Making sales
• Managing the store in absence of the senior store manager
• Ensuring that there is adequate stock at all times
• PR and marketing of the goods that the store sells
• Taking inventory

August 2006- April 2007: Rafael’s General Store

Position held: Store Distributor

Responsibilities:

• Distribution of stock to various locations
• Taking orders from clients
• Seeking out new clients for the store’s goods
• In charge of inventory

Activities and Interests

• Volunteering in a soup kitchen at least once in a month
• Reading and traveling
• Finding new challenges to handle
• Member of the girl guides of America.

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Global Purchasing Manager CV

A global purchasing manager is one who looks after the supply and purchasing department of an organisation with regards to clients from all over the world .Beside supervision, the global purchasing manager has to ensure that the company’s relation with the outside world is a profitable one. A candidate applying for this post should have his business skills and qualifications clearly mentioned in the global purchasing manager CV.

Sample Global Purchasing Manager CV

Personal Details of the candidate-

Name- Mary Stevens

Address- 438, East Birmingham Street,

London.

Phone Number- (241)428-4738

Email id- stevens_m@gmail.com

Career Objectives:-

A Global Purchasing Manager looking out for an opportunity to meet the most challenging objectives and take the company to greater heights in the near future. Besides, keeping up with the marketing standards while adding a new perspective to the global purchasing scenario.

Educational Background.

2004-Master in Financial Administration, University of Birmingham.

2002- Bachelors in Economics, University of Birmingham.

Professional Experience:-

2005- Assistant Purchasing Manager in Tinvalley Associations.

Responsibilities:-

• Supervising the different subordinates who are engaged in the different activities of purchasing department.
• Taking charge of all the contracts and ensuring delivery procedure is carried out perfectly.
• Developing the department by taking decisions about the look and style of packaging of products and supplies and keeping track of the market scenario.
• Maintaining a harmonious relation with clients from different countries and parts of the world and promoting the organisation and its products efficiently.

Accomplishments:-

2008- Award for the Best Assistant Director of Purchase and Marketing.

A purchasing director is a person who looks after the additional side jobs of the supply management department. Besides, there are other things like the quotation, purchase, supply that the purchasing director has to heed to in order to ensure that operations go smoothly. A Purchasing Director CV should highlight the essential qualities in the candidate that will make him an appropriate candidate for the post of purchasing director.

Sample Purchasing Director CV

Personal Details-

Name -Jonathan Albright

Address- 55, East Twining Street,

Seychelles House,

London.

Phone number- 213(443-6487)

Email- jalbright@gmail.com

Career Objective:-

A Purchasing Director looking for a chance to work as a capable and efficient purchasing director in one of the most reputed companies of the country. Also interested in proving myself through hard work in an attempt to accomplish the marketing objectives of the organisation.

Educational Background:-

2004-Master in Business Administration, University of Aberdeen.

1999-2002- Bachelor of Finance and Accounting, King’s College, London.

Professional Experience:-

2007- Purchasing Associate in Bloomsdale Association

Responsibilities:-

• Trying to maintain and sustain relationships with colleagues, sellers, suppliers, and customers and also ensuring a harmonious relation between each of them.
• Supervise the accurate calculation of finances in the purchasing department so as to ensure that there are no losses.
• Supervise the delivery performance so as to make an impact on new clients and customers and keep contracts and meeting deadlines without delay.
• Ensuring that the supply does not exceed its cost and investment.

Achievements:-

Graduating with first class and been felicitated with the award of the most meritorious student.

A purchasing associate deals with both suppliers and dealers in order to negotiate and create the best deals for his company. He has to handle the purchases of the company and maintain transparent records. He also has to negotiate prices and handle a lot of financial matters for the company. Thus a purchasing associate’s CV should aptly highlight his qualifications in these fields.

Sample Purchasing Associate CV

Matthew Johnson

23 Cotton Street

Lincoln Park

London-46

Telephone number: 3764658

Mobile number: 3477475647

Email address: mattj.1900@ymail.com

Career Objective:

I want to be employed as a purchasing associate in a reputed company that will entrust me with the responsibility of handling its purchases as well as encourage me to utilize my talents in negotiating the best deals without being dishonest.

Educational Background:

2005: Obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Oxford University in Business Administration.

2007: Obtained a Master’s degree from the same institution with a first class distinction.

2008: Participated in an international seminar held on “Business Ethics” in Los Angeles.

Professional Qualification:

I have excellent business acumen and can easily negotiate with dealers and suppliers to further the interest of the company in an honest and efficient manner.

I also have many clerical skills and can easily maintain purchasing records and other forms of bookkeeping. I am also a trained shorthand typist.

Professional Experience:

2009-2011: Worked as a purchasing assistant in the Taylor Group for two years. I was adjudged “Best Performer of the Year” in the year 2010.

Currently I am employed as a purchasing assistant in Delta Software.

A purchasing assistant not only helps his manager in the purchasing issues of the company but also handles a number of small, but important, duties of the same like handling files, recording purchases made, bookkeeping and other small clerical jobs. These however require skill and the purchasing assistant CV must reflect those skills of the candidate.

Sample Purchasing Assistant CV

Jennifer Connelly

124 Hudson Avenue,

Bay Area

New York-293

Telephone number: 7467365

Mobile number: 4385574657454

Email address: jen_con@ymail.com

Career Objective:

I aim at seeking a position as a purchasing assistant in a reputed firm, thus using my previous work experience in the purchasing department as well as my business oriented education. I want to participate in the company’s progress and any small contribution I may make will give me immense satisfaction.

Educational Background:

2004: Obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cornell University.

2006: Obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration with distinction from the same institution.

I have also attended many seminars and symposiums on the subject throughout my academic and professional career.

Professional Qualifications:

• I am dedicated and a hard worker. I take pride in completing my work within deadlines and have an impeccable track record of efficient work.
• My previous work experience as a purchasing assistant shall stand me in good stead. I am aware of what the job entails and I do not have to be trained further.

Professional Experience:

2006-Present: Working as a purchasing assistant at The Francis Inc. Responsibilities include: Keeping filing on track, making records, assisting the purchasing manager and other clerical jobs.

A purchasing agent serves as an expert who guides the various purchasing deals of a company. He is entrusted with the critical task of ensuring that all deals made between his company and the producer or dealer are transparent and profitable to both parties. Thus a purchasing agent CV must highlight his qualifications in this area.

Sample Purchasing Agent CV

Kenneth Becks

123P Newton Avenue

Impress Building

London-37

Telephone number: 387476

Mobile number: 837447357

Email address: kb.london@ymail.com

Career Objective:

To be employed as a purchasing agent in a reputed company with the responsibility of inspecting product deals, ensuring maximum profit for the concerned organization as well as to gather experience and exposure.

Educational Background:

2005: Obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Said Business School, University of Oxford.

2006: Obtained a Master’s degree from the same institution in Business Administration specializing in Retail.

2008: Attended international symposium on the “Norms to be followed by Professional Purchasing Agents” in Chicago.

Professional Qualifications:

• I have a strong sense of honesty and integrity and will not indulge in shady deals.
• I shall be totally committed to my company and will do my best to ensure safe and profitable deals without compromising my honesty.
• I have a considerable amount of work experience of working as a purchasing agent.

Professional Experience:

2008-2010: Worked as an assistant purchasing agent at Taylor and Bonham Pvt. Ltd.

2010-Present: Working as a retail purchasing agent in “The Only Store”. Responsibilities include: maintaining purchasing records, ensuring that deals are not open ended and ambiguous and ensuring maximum profitability.

The field of purchasing is seeing an increase in the number of people applying for employment and leaving other industries to pursue careers in the field. This is because this field is accommodative to professionals from various other fields. You do not have to study for a degree, diploma or certificate in purchasing. Qualifications in other areas and experience in the field of purchasing is sometimes enough to satisfy employers.

Employers seeking to recruit purchasing personnel look for character traits and skills such as innovation, problem solving skills, information technology skills and experience in areas that are related to purchasing such as experience in procurement or managerial positions. Demonstrate as far as possible in your CV that you have these skills and experience in a field in which you have gained skills that can be transferred to the purchasing field if you want to be considered for employment in purchasing.

Sample Purchasing Manager CV

Mary Bernice

Leeds Street

Shaw Place, Leeds

Telephone No: 223 434 3

Mobile No: 3434 34 33

Email Address: mary@mailing.com

Career Objective:

Experienced and highly qualified purchasing manager seeking employment as a purchasing manager in a busy institution. Seeking to advance in career to position of overall purchasing manager. The position should also allow for further study in the area of purchasing management. Believes extensive experience as a purchasing manager and innovation in approach to problem solving will be an asset to the institution.

Educational Background:

Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Union University    2003 – 2004

B Sc. Chemistry - Union University- 1999 – 2002

Professional Experience:

2004 – 2008 Purchasing Manager at the Oregon University

Responsibilities:

• Organized for and oversaw the purchase of goods and services to the university
• Checked the received supplies to ensure they were in order
• Inspected supplies before their purchase
• Carried out extensive research regarding suppliers before their hiring
• Supervised the offloading and distribution of delivered supplies
• Supervised students on internship and recently hired staff
• Gave lectures to students studying management and procurement in purchasing and supplies
• Trained recently hired staff

2001 – 2003: Chemical Analyst at Oregon University Department of Chemistry

Responsibilities:

• Carried out research online
• Checked and maintained records on reagents and equipment as well as purchases and sales of the department
• Supervised the making and selling of detergent in the department to customers from the university and industries
• Supervised the offloading of equipment and reagents
• Assisted in the setting up of experiments
• Supervised and trained students on internship
• Handed out and supervised departmental examinations and continuous assessment tests.

Achievements:

• Wrote and researched paper on the chemical analysis of the Black Widow Spider’s Venom while working as a chemical analyst at the Oregon University Chemistry Department

Many people are seeing employment in the procurement field and leaving other industries. Procurement is accommodative for people with different qualifications. You can study for a degree, diploma or certificate in procurement even if you already have an academic qualification in another field such as science or art.

Employers seeking to recruit procurement personnel look for character traits and skills such as innovation, problem solving skills, information technology skills and experience in areas that are related to procurement such as experience in a managerial position. Demonstrate as far as possible in your CV that you have these skills and experience in a field in which you have gained skills that can be transferred to the procurement field if you want to be considered for employment in procurement.

Sample Procurement CV

Michelle Anderson

Kingston Street

Kensington Place, London

Telephone No: 232 233 43

Mobile No: 343 434 3

Email Address: michelle@mailing.com

Career Objective:

Experienced procurement officer seeking employment as a procurement officer in an educational institution. The position should allow the advancement in career within the procurement field to the position of manager. The position should also allow the opportunity to study and carry out extensive research within the procurement field. Willing to use experience and innovation in problem solving for the advancement of the institution.

Educational Background:

Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement -The Union University- 2001 – 2003

BSc. Biochemistry- The Union University - 1997 – 2001

Professional Experience:

2003 – 2008: Procurement Officer at The Union University

Responsibilities:

• Organized for and oversaw the purchase of goods and services to the university
• Checked the received supplies to ensure they were in order
• Inspected supplies before their purchase
• Carried out extensive research regarding suppliers before their hiring
• Supervised the offloading and distribution of delivered supplies
• Supervised students on internship and recently hired staff
• Maintained records on equipment and supplies purchased and equipment sold or discarded by the university
• Trained recently hired staff in the fundamentals of procurement and the system used in the university
• Gave lectures to management and procurement students about the procurement fundamentals.

2001 – 2003 Research Scientist at the Union University Department of Biochemistry

Responsibilities:

• Carried out research online
• Supervised the offloading of equipment and reagents
• Assisted in the setting up of experiments
• Assisted senior staff and master’s students in the practical aspects of their projects

Achievements:

• Initiated an easier record keeping method in the union University Procurement department successfully that has seen the a reduction in the loss of supplies due to poor record keeping
• Was assistant researcher in a project that was awarded the Young Scientists Award for excellence and innovation

The field of purchasing is similar in many ways to that of procurement and purchasing. In fact applicants with experience in these two areas will have a great advantage over others without this experience. This field is accommodative to professionals from various other fields. You do not have to study for a degree, diploma or certificate in merchandising. Qualifications in other areas and experience in the field of purchasing or procurement may be enough to pique the interest of recruiters.

Employers seeking to recruit personnel in merchandising look for character traits and skills such as innovation, problem solving skills, information technology skills and experience in areas that are related to merchandising, purchasing and procurement such as experience in procurement or managerial positions. Demonstrate as far as possible in your CV that you have these skills and experience in a field in which you have gained skills that can be transferred to the merchandising field if you want to be considered for employment in merchandising.  

Sample Merchandiser CV

Elisa Stone

Cloud Street

Canterbury, Kent

Telephone No: 43 434 545

Mobile No: 9878345

Email Address: Elisa123@mailing.com

Career Objective:

Highly qualified and experienced merchandiser seeking position as a merchandiser manager at an importing and exporting shipping firm. Seeking to advance in career to position of overall merchandising manager. The position should also allow for further study in the area of merchandising. Believes extensive experience as a merchandiser and innovation in approach to problem solving will be an asset to the shipping company.

Educational Background:

Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies    Merchant College     2001 – 2003

Certificate in Accountancy      Merchant College     2000 – 2001

Professional Background:

2004 – 2008: Merchandising Manager at the Shipping Company

Responsibilities:

• Organized for and oversaw the purchase of goods and services to the shipping company
• Checked the received supplies to ensure they were in order
• Inspected supplies before their purchase
• Carried out extensive research regarding suppliers before their hiring
• Supervised the offloading and distribution of delivered supplies
• Supervised students on internship and recently hired staff

2001 – 2003 Accountant at the Shipping Company

Responsibilities:

• Balanced Accounting Books at the end of every working day
• Maintained and updated accounting records
• Sought methods of reducing expenditure while increasing revenue
• Calculated and distributed payment for workers on commission

Achievements:

• Introduced new methods of saving money and increasing revenue at the Shipping Company
• Introduced new education support system that has seen ten subordinate workers sponsored to institutions of higher learning and return to the Shipping company with higher qualifications