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Buyers do more than just checking lists and placing orders. They rely on their strategic, analytical, planning and negotiation skills to perform different demanding tasks. Operational buyers are primarily responsible for operational procurement activities.
Buyers enable companies to increase their profits – the cheaper the materials they buy, the higher is the company’s profit. Thus, qualified buyers play a key role and are highly sought-after.
Buyers develop strategies to ensure a best possible purchasing process, observe markets and decide on how many and which suppliers to work with.
There is a difference between strategic, technical and operational buyers: While technical buyers are mainly responsible for the purchasing of technical operating equipment and machinery, strategic buyers may also work in other business units. Operational buyers, in turn, are in charge of ordering and deadline tracking processes and process returns and complaints.
Buyers do not necessarily require an academic degree. However, if they have completed a study programme in business administration, their chances of finding a suitable job improve. Technical buyers, by contrast, need to have completed a course of studies in an engineering-related field or a technical training to be able to assess the own products, the relevant requirements and the quality of the goods purchased. Furthermore, buyers should possess certain other skills.
Buyers have a rather high salary: Junior buyers with an academic degree annually earn between EUR 43,000 (with a bachelor’s degree) and EUR 47,000 (with a master’s degree). Depending on professional experience and industry, the average annual salary may rise up to between EUR 63,000 (automotive industry) and EUR 76,000 (mechanical engineering). With a starting salary of under EUR 40,000 per year, operational buyers earn a little less.
Are you a qualified buyer searching for a new position with responsibility and a broad range of activities? Then contact us! We have a good network with top German companies and can offer you challenging, well-paid jobs. Make use of the numerous benefits of finding a job with Hays!
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