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Procurement Administrator

Procurement administrator sitting at a desk working on a computer

Procurement administrators buy in goods and services that their organisations need. These can range from office supplies or raw materials for manufacture, to cleaning, training or consultancy services. They are also called purchasing officers or assistants. In retail, they are usually called buyers.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Starting pay for junior procurement administrators could be between £18,000 and £25,000 a year. With experience this can rise to between £33,000 and £38,500 a year. Some salary schemes include bonuses or commission.

Conditions

Workforce Employment Status

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Getting In

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2022
11383
0.9 %
RISE
2027
11490
  United Kingdom
2022
131630
2.5 %
RISE
2027
134929

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What Does it Take?

You should be:

You should have:

Training

Getting On

Video

Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Tel: 01780 756777
Website: http://www.cips.org
Website (2): http://www.cipsibuy.com
Twitter: @cipsnews
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCIPS?ref=tn_tnmn

Cipsibuy.com is CIPS' careers information and advice website for young people.

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