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Purchasing Managers and Directors

Overview

£22,734 Entry Level Salary

£43,040 Average Salary

£92,602 Potential Salary

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.

Education Requirements

Required Level Percentage achieved
Level 0 2%
Level 1 1%
Level 2 11%
Level 3 16%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 12%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 43%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 13%
Level 8 (Doctorate) 1%

5 Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

Skills & Knowledge Employers Are Asking For

Over the past year, employers in Lincolnshire have asked for the following skills & Knowledge in their job postings for Marketing and Commercial Managers.

Skills

Knowledge

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