Qualities You Should Look For In A Purchasing/IT Manager
Now that we have covered the ins and outs of refurbished computers, we are going to dive into the people that purchase those computers on behalf of their organizations. Purchasing and IT managers don’t just have one trait that makes them good at their job, they have several.
Here are traits and qualities that companies should look for in a purchasing/IT manager:
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Detail-Oriented
Not only do you have to have spot on detail, but you have to be able spot the minutest of details. Every cent and every second can be the difference between a great product or just shy of success. -
Exceptional Time Management Skills
The ability to prioritize activities can give your company the biggest bang for their buck and is critical to prosper in purchasing. Time management goes along with being able to prioritize your duties and your projects. There might be times where you have to put out multiple fires at once, but it is about knowing which one is more important. Doing things in a particular way is detrimental to future success. -
Sound Judgment and Decision-Making
Good judgment isn’t about acting on a whim or being tugged in different directions by your emotions. The best managers assess their decisions by a process. They write down goals, alternatives to those goals, and schedules to follow to help execute their decision-making process. -
Persistence
A purchaser knows too well that the first answer to an offer is usually quite short of ideal. It is up to the purchasing manager to use persistence to attack the problem from all angles until you find a result that falls in line with your goals. -
Relationship-Building
The ability to build and nurture relationships is an essential part to fulfilling your organization’s needs. Relationships should be regularly reviewed to ensure that a long-term attachment isn’t causing you to get taken advantage of or lose out on better bargains. -
Effective Negotiating Tactics
A good manager knows how to accurately assess what their partner values and how to reward them with a great outcome. The best negotiators are not only persuasive, but are great at creating a win-win situation. This also goes hand in hand with good communication skills. You might often find yourself at the crossroads between multiple different people and you need to be able to speak the language of all of them. - Passion
- Just like everything in life, if you don’t have the drive, you cannot be elite. If you do have that fire inside of you when it comes to purchasing, along with some of the traits that we have mentioned above, then you will not have what it takes to succeed in your field.
If you are a purchasing or IT manager and are in the market for high-quality, low-cost, off-lease refurbished computer equipment for your home or business, contact us at 2nd-Byte and we would love to help you out!
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