Buyer or procurement officer
Tasks
- Examines insurance documents to assess extent of liability and gathers information about incident from police, medical records, ship’s log, etc. and investigates potential fraudulent claims.
- Prepares comprehensive estimates of time and costs and presents these in report or tender form.
- Assesses costs of materials, labour and other factors such as required profit margins, transport costs, tariffs and fare structures, possible hazards, etc..
- Assesses condition, location, desirability and amenities of property to be valued.
- Examines plans, drawings, specifications, parts lists, etc. and specifies the materials and components required.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
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
£25,799 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for buyer or procurement officer is £25,799
1,818 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,818. 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 buyer or procurement officer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £25,799 per year. That is about £2,150 per month or £13.23 per hour. New workers generally start on £19,079, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £47,863
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, 1,818 people are employed in the region.
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