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.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 18% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£46,911 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for purchasing manager or director is £46,911
2,182 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 2,182. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for purchasing manager or director roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £46,911 per year. That is about £3,909 per month or £24.06 per hour. New workers generally start on £27,398, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £101,886
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 2,182 people are employed in the region.
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