Purchasing manager, Kaiwhakahaere hoko
Also known as
- Procurement manager, sourcing manager, buying manager, supply chain manager, purchasing officer, inventory and purchasing manager
Purchasing managers plan, direct or coordinate the activities of staff involved in buying materials, products and services.
Your pay could be
$63K
Lower
$82K to $144K
Most common
$188K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Purchasing managers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to communicate well, solve problems and make decisions
Tasks
- manage buying activities of staff
- research and identify new suppliers
- build relationships and negotiate with suppliers
- order and purchase goods and services
- keep accurate records of payments
- review and assess staff performance
- prepare financial reports and budgets
- stay up to date with market trends
- develop and update purchasing policies
You usually need experience to become a purchasing manager and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in purchasing or procurement
- a relevant tertiary qualification in supply chain management, commerce, finance, applied management or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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