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CONTRACT MAJOR

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 24.0199

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Dates

Since Sep 1973

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Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Buckhannon, West Virginia

    59 College Ave, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201-2994

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

NegotiationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementAdministrative

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingSpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
  • Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
  • Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.

Technology

Accounting softwareDocument management softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

10-key calculatorsDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopying equipmentScannersTablet computers

Work Values

Working ConditionsRelationshipsSupportIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Match confidence: medium13-1023.00Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Productstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex supplier evaluations — execute autonomously, synthesizing price, quality, reputation, production capacity, and risk data to recommend optimal procurement strategies.
  • Highest-quality merchandise at lowest cost — source and secure in correct quantities by applying advanced negotiation, market analysis, and inductive reasoning across diverse categories.
  • Bid proposal policies and procurement procedures — design and implement for an organization, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency across all purchasing activities.
  • Non-routine pricing challenges — resolve by analyzing financial reports, economic trends, and supplier cost structures using analytical and financial analysis software.
  • Product and service specifications — author with deep technical knowledge for complex or specialized goods, establishing quality benchmarks that govern supplier performance.
  • Full procurement cycle — manage end-to-end without oversight, from requisition through contract award and delivery, across a broad portfolio of goods and services.
  • Purchasing staff — mentor and develop, providing instructional guidance on procurement best practices, regulatory compliance, and negotiation techniques.
  • Management of financial resources — exercise judgment over significant procurement budgets, optimizing expenditure and identifying cost-reduction opportunities across the supply base.
  • Supplier relationship risks — identify and mitigate proactively using social perceptiveness and data-driven monitoring of vendor reliability and market conditions.
  • Cross-functional procurement needs — coordinate with engineering, finance, and legal stakeholders to align purchasing decisions with organizational objectives and contractual obligations.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
35%
Placement Rate
Not reported