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.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£41700
New workers start around £23773. Normal pay is £41700 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £92826.
Jobs
2436
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
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.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Learning
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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Mathematics
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Speaking
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Writing
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Learning Strategies
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Active Listening
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Monitoring
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Science
