As a Purchaser, you will need to master following:

• assess supplier risks
• coordinate purchasing activities
• embargo regulations
• ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
• international import export regulations
• issue purchase orders
• maintain relationship with customers
• maintain relationship with suppliers
• manage purchasing cycle
• track price trends

More generally, a purchaser is also versed in:

• compare contractors' bids
• export control principles
• have computer literacy
• identify suppliers
• manage contracts
• manage tender processes
• perform procurement processes
• speak different languages
• supply chain management

It also helps to know the following:

• analyse logistic needs
• assess procurement needs
• category specific expertise
• implement procurement of innovation
• implement sustainable procurement
• negotiate sales contracts
• perform procurement market analysis
• procurement lifecycle
• report accounts of the professional activity
• use e-procurement
• procurement legislation
• analyse consumer buying trends
• analyse logistic changes
• analyse supply chain strategies
• conduct performance measurement
• identify new business opportunities