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# manage supplies — Project Manager

For a Project Manager, 'manage supplies' isn’t just about ordering things; it's about proactively ensuring the *right* materials, equipment, or services are available when needed to avoid project delays and cost overruns. Daily tasks include forecasting needs based on the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and schedule, placing purchase orders (often using tools like procurement software or even simple spreadsheets initially), tracking deliveries, and managing vendor relationships. It also means anticipating potential supply chain disruptions – a critical component now more than ever. Think beyond 'stuff' to include contracted resources; ensuring consultants are booked when their expertise is required *is* supply management.

## Weitere Anreicherung

Stage-2 source for future practitioner grounding: CORE / DOAB (open-access HR & organisational research).
