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Purchasing Managers and Directors

Purchasing managers and directors (not retail) plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the purchasing functions of industrial, commercial, government organisations and public agencies to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Daily Tasks

  • Stays abreast of and ensures adherence to relevant legislation regarding tendering and procurement procedures.
  • Researches and identifies new products and suppliers.
  • Interviews suppliers’ representatives and visits trade fair.
  • Arranges for quality checks of incoming goods and ensures suppliers deliver on time.
  • Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers and draws up contract documents.
  • Devises purchasing policies, decides on whether orders should be put out to tender and evaluates suppliers’ bids.
  • Determines what goods, services and equipment need to be sourced.

£25,794

Entry Level Salary

£46,464.48

Average Salary

£106,961.43

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

222

Past two years

116

This year

870

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

2%

Level 1

1%

Level 2

11%

Level 3

16%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

12%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

43%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

13%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

1%

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