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Procurement managers look for the best deal for their organization. These workers seek out the highest-quality products and services at the lowest possible price. According to O*NET OnLine, procurement managers are typically known as purchasing managers.
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Duties of a Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager Job Description
Responsibilities
According to O*NET OnLine, a procurement manager plans, directs and coordinates the purchasing activity of officers and other related employees who are involved in purchasing products, materials and services.
Environment and Hours
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, procurement managers work in offices. These employees typically exceed the 40-hour workweek due to conferences, sales and deadlines. For those in retail, evening and weekends are common. Travel can be necessary.
Education and Training
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many purchasing managers begin as lower-level buyers who move their way up in the company after accumulating experience. Most employers seek applicants with a college degree in business or a degree related to the organization's core competency.
Earnings
In May 2009, purchasing managers earned a national mean hourly wage of $46.59 and a national mean annual wage of $96,910, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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