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A Procurement Manager sources suppliers, negotiates prices, manages contracts, and ensures compliance while multitasking effectively.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Procurement Manager?

Get qualified to work as a Procurement Manager 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 $2,880 per week ($149,760 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry is expected to grow moderately in coming years. There are currently 7,400 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Procurement Manager. Procurement Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as a Procurement Manager, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Procurement and Contracting. This course will give you the skills to manage a supply chain, plan and manage contracts and manage risk and compliance. A Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting may also be suitable.

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Procurement Manager careers

A Procurement Manager oversees the purchase of resources and services for a business or organisation. You might source relevant suppliers and negotiate prices. Procurement Managers may prepare contracts and organise details such as scheduling or delivery. You’ll ensure necessary paperwork is complete and compliance issues are adhered to.

Procurement Managers should have excellent negotiation skills and strong problem solving abilities. It’s important you can communicate well and liaise with people from a range of backgrounds. Procurement Managers must be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. You’ll need to be capable of a range of administrative tasks in this role.

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