Purchasing managers and directors

Purchasing managers and directors
£57,720

Average Annual Pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

35

Average Weekly Hours

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019

1.92%

Unemployment Rate

Labour Force Survey 2020

Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)

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.

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.

Typical 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.

Common job titles

Director of contracts (government)
Manager, category
Director, purchasing
Manager, contract
Manager, estimating
Manager, procurement
Manager, purchasing
Manager, bid
Manager, commissioning
Manager, buying
Manager, contracts
Manager, production, bid
Manager, supplies
Manager, chain, supply

Education background

Destination of Leavers survey, supplied by the Higher Education Statistics.

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234/355
Ranked 234th out of 355 careers for the longest hours.

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242/355
Ranked 242nd out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.

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Top industries: Purchasing managers and directors

Working Futures UK

Employment type

Gender breakdown


£1010

Female average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

£1150

Male average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

137/350

Gender pay gap ranking

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020


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Gender Pay Gap by Career

Average weekly pay by age and gender: Purchasing managers and directors

Pay change between years

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