Procurement Manager – ANZSCO 133612

All Occupations

Description

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

Skill Level

1

Alternative Titles

  • Purchasing Manager

Specializations

NULL

Skills Assessment Authority

AIM

Caveats

Not eligible if:
Caveat 2
TSS, ENS – The position has a nominated annual earnings of less than AUD65,000.
Caveat 10
TSS, ENS – The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(7) of the Regulations).

Group: 1336 Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers

Description

plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the supply, storage and distribution of goods, products and services produced and used by organisations.

Tasks

  • determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans
  • preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost
  • negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
  • monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels
  • operating recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, and ensuring re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times
  • liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation
  • overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions
  • directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
  • provision of products and services to meet customer or client requirements

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

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