Purchaser

By arp2892
  • Level 1
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    Level 1

    Requirements • Bachelor’s degree
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    Level 1

    Sample Title Entry-Level Purchaser
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    Level 1

    Earnings- $30,000 to $45,000 a year
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    Level 1

    Responsibilities Expediting (dealing and progressing) orders; doing some small-value purchasing.
  • Level 2
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    Level 2

    Sample Title Purchaser
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    Level 2

    Earnings $50,000 to $80,000 a year
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    Level 2

    Requirements • 3 to 5 years of experience
    • The skills to handle complex contracts
    • Possibly a professional designation
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    Level 2

    Responsibilities Dealing with contracts; negotiating larger value purchase orders with suppliers; dealing with electronic commerce.
  • Level 3
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    Level 3

    Sample Title Purchasing Manager
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    Level 3

    Earnings $75,000 to $100,000 a year
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    Level 3

    Requirements • Several years of experience as a purchaser
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    Level 3

    Responsibilities Managing staff; planning projects; implementing procedures; negotiating larger value purchases with suppliers.
  • Level 4
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    Level 4

    Sample Title Vice-President of Purchasing
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    Level 4

    Earnings $90,000 to $150,000 a year
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    Level 4

    Requirements • Experience as a purchaser
    • Possibly a master’s degree
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    Level 4

    Responsibilities Directing the purchasing department and managing staff; strategic planning; budgeting.