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Procurement Manager

ANZSCO 133612

Employed

9,900

Part-time share

9%

Female share

35%

Median age

46 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Procurement Managers manage the procurement and purchasing of materials, products and services for organisations.

What they typically do

  • Determines, implements and monitors purchasing strategies, policies and plans.
  • Negotiates contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.
  • Uses recording systems to monitor and confirm procurement requirements.
  • Oversees the recording of purchase transactions.
  • Directs staff activities and monitors their performance.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
34.8%
VIC
30%
QLD
15.3%
WA
9.4%
SA
5.2%
ACT
3.7%
TAS
1%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Procurement Manager.