Becoming a Purchasing Officer in Queensland

ANZSCO 591113

About this role

Purchasing Officers prepare purchase orders, monitor supply sources and negotiate contracts with suppliers.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Purchasing Officer include:

  • receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand
  • examines orders and compiles data for production schedules
  • identifies, contacts and negotiates contracts with suppliers.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Purchasing Officer

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  1. Certificate IV in Business

    BSB40120

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations

    TLI40324

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

    PSP40616

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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