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If you're good with numbers and enjoy negotiating and communicating, this could be the job for you
Purchasing managers are responsible for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services, at the most competitive prices, to enable a company or organisation to operate. They work in a range of sectors for many different organisations, often overseeing supply chain management and procurement, sometimes on a worldwide scale.
Through effective negotiation, networking and dealing with numbers, purchasing managers can help a business or organisation save money and increase profits. They also deal with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.
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In her role at HS2 Beth is responsible for all contracts that economists use in their business cases and all things construction.
“We need to think hard about how we work, we make the most out of technology but also keep must keep in mind whether we put time and effort into meeting people”.
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