The primary role of a Purchasing and Materials Manager is to collaborate with other managers and determine supply needs. They purchase the supplies according to the need of the industry. At times, they also coordinate and supervise receiving and warehousing procedures.
Personal Competencies
• You like to keep your things organised
• You pay attention to details While working
• You are comfortable communicating with others
• You like to lead
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream (preferably commerce)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (BBA/BBM) in Business Administration/business management
OR
Complete Bachelods degree and follow it up with Masters (MBA) in the same discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Management.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT NSTITUTES
1. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, New Delhi
2. University of Jarnmu, Jammu
3. Maharaia Sayajirao University Baroda, Vadodara
4. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - [UPES], Dehradun
5. Indian Institute of Management - (IIM), Rohtak
6. Doon University, Dehradun
7. Department Of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
8. Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Raisoni Group of Institutions, Nagpur, Maharashtra
2. Sunrise University, Alwar
3. Army Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida
4. Sharanabasava University, Gulbarga
5. Arcade Business College, Patna
6. Oxbridge Business School - (OBS) Bengaluru
7. Jyoti Nivas College, Bengaluru
8. National Institute of Business Excellence, Bengaluru
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,71,000-1,60,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Production units, Private and Public production companies, E-commerce companies, Courier companies, Cottage based industries, Shipping companies, Military and so on.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift System is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Expected Growth Path
Management Trainee/Frontline Supervisor → Purchasing and Materials Manager → Senior Purchasing and Materials Manager → Logistics Head
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Purchasing and Materials Manager ranges between INR 30,200 -1,67,000* per month
Anusree Sen, the Deputy General Manager of the PDP Group, says that it took her a long time to prove her worth to her clients and her colleagues in this industry since she was a woman. She has completed an MBA in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Sikkim Manipal University. She first joined an international freight forwarding company as a Customer Service Executive and has grown from there.*
PURCHASING & MATERIALS MANAGER
NCS Code: NA | M007• You like to keep your things organised
• You pay attention to details While working
• You are comfortable communicating with others
• You like to lead
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream (preferably commerce)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (BBA/BBM) in Business Administration/business management
OR
Complete Bachelods degree and follow it up with Masters (MBA) in the same discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Management.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT NSTITUTES
1. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, New Delhi
2. University of Jarnmu, Jammu
3. Maharaia Sayajirao University Baroda, Vadodara
4. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - [UPES], Dehradun
5. Indian Institute of Management - (IIM), Rohtak
6. Doon University, Dehradun
7. Department Of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
8. Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Raisoni Group of Institutions, Nagpur, Maharashtra
2. Sunrise University, Alwar
3. Army Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida
4. Sharanabasava University, Gulbarga
5. Arcade Business College, Patna
6. Oxbridge Business School - (OBS) Bengaluru
7. Jyoti Nivas College, Bengaluru
8. National Institute of Business Excellence, Bengaluru
Information on institute ranking is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,71,000-1,60,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Production units, Private and Public production companies, E-commerce companies, Courier companies, Cottage based industries, Shipping companies, Military and so on.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift System is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Management Trainee/Frontline Supervisor → Purchasing and Materials Manager → Senior Purchasing and Materials Manager → Logistics Head
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Purchasing and Materials Manager ranges between INR 30,200 -1,67,000* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Materials_Manager/Salary
Experts from the field
Anusree Sen, the Deputy General Manager of the PDP Group, says that it took her a long time to prove her worth to her clients and her colleagues in this industry since she was a woman. She has completed an MBA in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Sikkim Manipal University. She first joined an international freight forwarding company as a Customer Service Executive and has grown from there.*
Source : http://cargotalk.in/women-in-logistics-making-a-mark/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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