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Purchasing managers are also known as procurement managers. They’re responsible for buying equipment, services and goods for a company. Use this career guide to find out what the job role is all about.
You could start out on an internship, in a graduate scheme or as a trainee purchaser. You’ll learn a lot on the job and might get to work on different kinds of projects. Alternatively, you could work in an entry-level administrative role in a purchasing team with the aim of shifting roles slightly as you progress within the company.
With time and experience, you could take further training and qualifications and apply for higher-level roles like project leader or team manager. You could even work towards chartered procurement status, which could mean more senior job opportunities and a higher salary.
Your employer might provide a structured training scheme or offer learning opportunities, but you can also further your development and complete professional qualifications in your own time.
Associations like the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) offer membership, professional development and networking opportunities. You can study for certificates such as Ethical Procurement and Supply and work towards your CIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional status.
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