Logistics/ Purchasing Manager Interview

The purpose of this assignment is to examine in more depth the qualifications, challenges and opportunities of being a logistics/ purchasing manager. The course emphasis is about purchasing so your interview should be about how purchasing works in their organization and their interaction as a manager with purchasing decisions.

Interview a current logistics / purchasing manager. This can be a major company manager or a small business owner in the community, a relative or friend. Your interview must address at a minimum each of the topics below:

• Background of the Logistics /Purchasing Manager. This section addresses who. Provide some background information on the manager experience, education, training, etc.

• The Venture. This section addresses why, how, what and when. Why did the manager decide to go into this field? Why this particular business? How did s/he do it? What is the main product or service provided by the business? When was the business started?

• Struggles and Challenges. Difficult issues and/or challenges the logistics manager has faced, how these were overcome, and what new challenges s/he faces.

• Opportunities. What does the future hold for you in this field locally, nationally and global?

• Learning on the Journey. What the manager has learned about business and life on this career journey, including any advice on starting out in this career.

• Your Own Learning. This section should address the insights, observations or lessons about logistics or purchasing you gained as a result of this interview and report.