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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£46,911
Median salary
New workers start around £27,398.01. Normal pay is £46,911 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £101,885.80.
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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.
- 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 Looking For
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Skills
Job postings
Active Learning
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Critical Thinking
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Mathematics
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Writing
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Learning Strategies
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Active Listening
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Monitoring
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Science
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Available Courses
FdA Business
Foundation Degree
Truro College
Apprenticeship Standard: Business Administrator L3
Apprenticeship
Truro College
Business Seminar – Time Management
Other
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
Business Seminar – Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Other
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
