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.
£45,938
Median Salary
New workers start around £26,691. Normal pay is £45,938 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £99,634.
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.
- 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.
- Determines what goods, services and equipment need to be sourced.
Skills employers are asking for
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Science
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