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          Helping you find a career in the procurement industry

          Procurement is centred on the budgeting, sourcing and buying processes of a company. The day-to-day operations of any organisation rely upon having the right supplies, in the right quantities, at the right times, so it's an important role to have.

          Within procurement you will work across numerous different areas of a business including supply chain, finance, logistics and operations. This means that you'll need a broad range of skills and understanding of how businesses function.

          The larger the company, the more complex the buying policies and procedures are. It requires someone with a logical mind.

          It is the responsibility of procurement to get the best deals on supplies whilst operating within these parameters of policies and procedures. A company relies on this to keep running efficiently.

          You will also help to source purchasing options to make sure that the company is always getting the best prices and products for services, equipment and supplies.

          Other responsibilities that you will likely have as a procurement profession are negotiating contracts, maintaining good working relationships with suppliers, and dealing with issues as they arise.

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          Skills & interests required for a career in Procurement

          As you will be required to work across a range of departments in the company, good communication skills are essential in procurement. You will also need to be a confident negotiator in order to get the best deals from suppliers.

          Those with a logical mind are best suited to procurement work because it is about ensuring that the buying processes are optimised across all areas of the business.

          Procurement staff will have to balance multiple different tasks and be able to quickly come up with solutions to problems as they arise. In periods of economic upheaval, procurement can be hit hard and companies have to prepare for this.

          Procurement apprenticeships & other career progress routes for school leavers

          When you first start out in procurement you will likely be an assistant. As you gain experience and become confident in the field, you will progress to an officer and then eventually to a manager. The top of the ladder would be a procurement director, who takes responsibility for all of the buying of a company.

          Tips for getting into the field

          Email local companies and ask if you can shadow someone who works in procurement or supply chain. This will help you to see what the day-to-day work is like in this field.

          What do Procurement professionals get paid?

          The earning potential will depend upon what role that you are in, but these are some of the general salaries according to Payscale:

          Procurement Assistant - £15,104 - £28,767 Procurement Officer - £19,092 - £35,777 Procurement Manager - £25,400 - £66,226 Procurement Director - £61,940 - £129,857

          What qualifications do I need for a career in Procurement?

          There is a Level 4 Diploma apprenticeship programme for Commercial Procurement and Supply. This is a structured programme that combines learning about procurement and supply alongside working.

          The entry requirements for this programme are set by employers, but typically will be 5 GCSEs grade A*-C.

          There are also skills courses, like negotiation, that take place across the country that you could consider doing to strengthen your skillset. However, these are not necessary to get a job in this field.

          Read more about the Procurement industry

          Supply Management Magazine

          Procurement industry bodies

          Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)