Did your Purchasing Manager just fill the cube next to you with a Purchasing Dud instead of a Purchasing Superstar? Here are the top 7 signs of a Purchasing Dud:
1) Files nails instead of PO's.
2) Says, "I didn't have time to do my savings report. Can I just copy yours?"
3) When asked to confirm a PO, calls the local post office to make sure it's still there.
4) Is proud to have "helped the RFP bidders determine pricing" by sharing current pricing.
5) When asked for an update on missing backorders, checks the files and says, "I can't find any. Am I looking for backscratchers, back pillows, or what?"
6) You're explaining the PO system. The dud says, "I'm confused. Can we start over?" You point out that all you did so far was press the power button on the PC.
7) Spends the entire day talking on the phone, and e-mailing, but not once with a co-worker, end user, or vendor.
Sounds like what I would do if given a purchasing job today, with my utter lack of knowledge in this field. Fun stuff, great post, Matthew!
Posted by: Easton Ellsworth | May 13, 2006 10:39 AM | Permalink to Comment