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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.
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£47,098
Average salary
New workers start around £26,300.37. Normal pay is £47,098 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £101,331.93.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> 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
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Learning
70
Critical Thinking
70
Reading Comprehension
66
Mathematics
66
Speaking
62
Writing
59
Learning Strategies
59
Active Listening
56
Monitoring
53
Science
10
