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A Procurement Manager oversees sourcing raw materials and services, negotiating prices, ensuring compliance with procedures, and delivering cost-saving proposals.

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      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Head of Procurement?

Get qualified to work as a Head of Procurement with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Procurement Manager generally earns upwards of $2,500 per week ($130,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.

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Procurement Managers were included in the Australian census for the first time in 2016, so this is still an emerging career. Procurement Managers are usually employed by larger businesses and corporations (particularly in manufacturing, wholesale trade, utilities, and construction). They are often appointed to large projects or programs.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Procurement Managers are usually degree qualified in accounting or business management and hold additional VET qualifications in procurement. Try the Diploma of Business (Procurement) or the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting. These courses take 12-18 months to complete.

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Procurement professionals are critical to the growth of an organisation as they negotiate better prices from suppliers, and tighten up purchasing behaviour within each department. Browse career pathways and find your ideal course.

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Head of Procurement careers

Procurement Managers oversee the sourcing of raw materials, stock, goods and services. They negotiate the best possible prices for the organisation — then ensure that departmental managers and procurement staff follow procedures and purchasing controls.

As head of procurement you could be negotiating the price of raw materials with a supplier, checking the price and quality of stock against the supplier agreement, following up a credit for damaged goods with accounts, or delivering a cost savings proposal to the executive team.

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