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As a buyer or procurement officer, sometimes called a procurement manager, you’ll purchase raw materials, goods, equipment or other services for your organisation. Learn more about a career in procurement, find out what it involves and what you can study or do to get into the field.
Your career may develop differently depending on the sector you’re in and your professional skills. You may start out as an assistant buyer or assistant procurement officer, before working your way up. Procurement management or senior buyer roles will let you oversee a team or handle large-scale procurement challenges.
You might specialise in a certain area of procurement, such as the manufacturing process, service type or employer.
Self-employment isn’t common, but with experience, you might be able to work as a procurement consultant for other companies.
Graduate training programmes can be a great way to break into the field by building a broad portfolio of experience and industry-recognised skills.
You can pursue a range of qualifications, short courses or seminars through the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) which can lead to full membership and eventually chartership as a procurement and supply professional, proving your professionalism to future employers.
Use our Career Matcher to see which industries and roles align best with your interests.
