Summary Purchasing Director near Vancouver (BC)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "purchasing director" was moved from the group Purchasing managers (NOC 0113) to the group Purchasing managers (NOC 10012).
Find key facts and figures about working as a purchasing director. The following information is applicable to all Purchasing managers (NOC 10012).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Purchasing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a purchasing department and develop and implement the purchasing policies of a business or institution. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
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Requirements
Management
This occupation involves management responsibilities.
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Wages
$44.71/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Good
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Jobs
26 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- Plan and control budget and expenditures
- Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
- Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
- Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
- Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
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