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Unit Group

1332 Procurement Managers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

1332 Procurement Managers

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the procurement and purchasing of materials, products and services for organisations.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

133231 Procurement Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the procurement and purchasing of materials, products and services for an organisation.

Alternative title

  • Purchasing Manager

Specialisation

  • Procurement Category Manager

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Prepares and implements plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost
  • Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
  • Participates in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
  • Researches and identifies new products and suppliers
  • Arranges quality checks of incoming goods and ensures suppliers deliver on time
  • Directs staff activities and monitors their performance
  • Provides products and services to meet customer or client requirements