Overview
Purchasing Officers prepare purchase orders, monitor supply sources and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
Day-to-day
- receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand
- examines orders and compiles data for production schedules
- identifies, contacts and negotiates contracts with suppliers.
To become a Purchasing Officer
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You can work as a Purchasing Officer without formal qualifications, however, a formal qualification in procurement, purchasing or business may be useful. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.
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