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In Brief... Purchasing Manager

 Brief Description:

Plans, directs, or coordinates the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 17

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Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. 

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Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. 

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Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training. 

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Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. 

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Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. 

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Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. 

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Maintain records of goods ordered and received. 

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Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. 

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Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability. 

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Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers. 

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Leaving Certificate or greater

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Sales, Retail & Purchasing


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1 Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Purchasing Staff
Salary Range*
20 - 80
Related Information:
Junior Purchasing Assistant: 20 - 35
Buyer: 30 - 55
Senior Buyer: 40 - 65
Purchasing Specialist: 35 - 70
Purchasing Manager / Director: 50 - 80
Data Source(s):
Collins McNicholas / Hudson / Morgan McKinley / Brightwater

Last Updated: May, 2013
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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