£10,920
Average salary at age 20
£57,720
Average Salary
35
Average hours per week
Description
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.Main Tasks
- Determines what goods, services and equipment need to be sourced;
- Devises purchasing policies, decides on whether orders should be put out to tender and evaluates suppliers’ bids;
- Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers and draws up contract documents;
- Arranges for quality checks of incoming goods and ensures suppliers deliver on time;
- Interviews suppliers’ representatives and visits trade fairs;
- Researches and identifies new products and suppliers;
- Stays abreast of and ensures adherence to relevant legislation regarding tendering and procurement procedures.
Qualifications
Although not restricted to a particular qualification, entry is most common with A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award, S/NVQs at level 3 or above, or a degree or equivalent qualification. Off- and on-the-job training is provided and professional qualifications are available. Chartered status may also be achieved.What Purchasing managers and directors studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (L7) Human & social geography | 1 |
| (G1) Mathematics | 2 |
| (L3) Sociology | 1 |
| (C1) Biology | 1 |
| (H3) Mechanical engineering | 5 |
| (F1) Chemistry | 1 |
| (R2) German studies | 1 |
| (H4) Aerospace engineering | 1 |
| (F6) Geology | 2 |
| (W8) Imaginative writing | 1 |
| (Q3) English studies | 1 |
| (H8) Chemical, process & energy engineering | 3 |
| (L2) Politics | 1 |
| (K2) Building | 2 |
| (I2) Information systems | 1 |
| (K1) Architecture | 1 |
| (H1) General engineering | 1 |
| (R1) French studies | 4 |
| (K3) Landscape & garden design | 1 |
| (T7) American studies | 1 |
| (N1) Business studies | 6 |
UK Prospects
59500
Workforce Size
3.42%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
7175
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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