Purchasing Officer
OSCA 571332·ANZSCO 591113
7,800
16.5%
53.4%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting.
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About this career
Prepares purchase orders, monitors supply sources, and assists in maintaining relationships with suppliers.
What they typically do
- Investigates and identifies supply sources, and prepares and processes purchase orders
- Consults with suppliers, invites tenders and reviews quotations
- Maintains inventories, accurate records and supplier information
- Purchases equipment and materials, business services, and land or access rights
- Receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Purchasing Officer.
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Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
PSP40616 · AQF 4 · 17 providers