1133- PURCHASING MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS

Job Title: 

PURCHASING MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS

Alternate Titles: 

,Bid manager,Purchasing manager

Job 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.

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.1
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK