1134 — Purchasing managers and directors

What this occupation covers

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.

Typical duties

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 fair

researches and identifies new products and suppliers

stays abreast of and ensures adherence to relevant legislation regarding tendering and procurement procedures

Entry routes and qualifications

Although not restricted to a particular qualification, entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is also possible with A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award, S/NVQs at level 3 or above, or an apprenticeship. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Chartered status may also be achieved.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £54,700 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

Find this code and estimate salary

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Annaizu is independent of ONS, the Home Office and DBS.