Purchase Manager

The role of a purchase manager is to acquire goods and services to help accomplish an organization's goals. A purchase manager is responsible for buying or approving acquisitions and oversees relationships with suppliers. Some ethical issues purchase managers face include accepting gifts, deceiving suppliers, showing favoritism, disclosing confidential information, and forward buying for speculative profit rather than ensuring supplies. Maintaining honesty, impartiality, and respect with suppliers helps purchase managers operate ethically.