571232 Purchasing Officer

Procurement Officers are excluded from this occupation. Procurement Officers are included in Occupation 571231 Procurement Officer.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Investigates and identifies supply sources, and prepares and processes purchase orders
• Consults with suppliers, invites tenders, and reviews quotations
• Maintains inventories, accurate records, and supplier information
• Purchases equipment and materials, business services, and land or access rights
• Receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand