Procurement Jobs – 5 Ways To Find The Best Vacancies

Procurement Jobs– How to Get Hired?

I bet your number one question right now is how to get find those procurement jobs and how to get hired too. 

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Okay, that sounds incredibly easy, right? That’s just a little joke from us to you, our dear readers.

So how do you find these vacant procurement job positions? And what are the details and qualifications that you need to have to get the job? Well here are five very easy steps to do that:

1. Check for (Educational) Qualifications

The first thing to check is your qualifications. Do you have the necessary skills necessary to do the job efficiently and without issues? 

And for you to have those skills, your educational qualifications should also fit the job you’re trying to apply for.

For most entry-level procurement jobs, graduates with business, finance, or economics degrees are almost always welcome to apply. For managerial and executive-level positions, such as the strategic sourcing manager, director of procurement, and CPO positions, you need to have an advanced degree or work experience to cut. 

Also, in most cases – an executive-level position requires an applicant to have between 10-20 years of working experience. Thus consider this before applying for the said job.

2. Prepare for the interview

Are you prepared well enough for your job interview? We wrote an article to help you out in answering all your questions! 

Another good tip would be to subscribe to websites that help people find and get jobs. Don’t forget to subscribe with your email; you should receive newsletters about the latest employment opportunities every week or month. Take advantage of these and you should get hired in no time at all.

3. Check your Skillset

While there are many procurement jobs available, it is also understandable that it is not for everyone. To check if you are qualified, your skills will also be assessed. 

Below are some of the skills that are necessary to rise from procurement analyst all the way to CPO:

• Contract and Report Analysis
• Experience in technology, such as reporting systems, communication software, and enterprise resource planning systems
• Vendor performing tracking and communication
• Adaptability
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Leadership; the ability to influence your team members
• Compromise and collaboration
• ROI Calculations
• Data Analytics
• Contract Negotiation and Execution
• A strong business judgment and financial impact assessment
• A global perspective and knowledge of interdepartmental dependencies

4. Prepare a good Professional Resume

During my time as a procurement manager, I’ve met a lot of potential applicants applying for entry-level procurement jobs. At first, they were completely confident that they’ll get hired. Unfortunately, most of the people I’ve met failed to get the job all because they submitted a poorly made resume.

If you’re going to apply for a serious position like a procurement analyst or manager, then please submit a professionally made resume. Don’t just grab a piece of paper and smack everything great about yourself; make sure that each print corresponds to the right years of experience when it comes to your job. 

Also, don’t try to lie in your resume because a company can do a background check on you. If the information is proven wrong, then say goodbye to working in the procurement department.

Also, don’t forget to include a cover letter. A cover letter is a good indication of your negotiation skills. This is where you’ll need to influence the hiring manager to give you a shot, so by all means, make sure that your cover letter is impressive!

5. Dress for the Occasion

We might be going remote right now because of the pandemic but nothing turns off an employer when their potential employee shows up online in a baggy T-shirt.

Even if the interview is going to be online, you need to dress up the part as well. The procurement manager must appear convincing and professional, thus a sharp suit or business formal attire should do well to make you appear like a true professional. If you need to wear a tie, then do so too! 

Conclusion

In conclusion, venturing into a career in procurement is not only financially rewarding but also in high demand, making it a prudent choice.

Aspiring procurement professionals can navigate the path to success by acquiring the necessary qualifications to ensure that they stand out in the competitive job market.

The dynamic nature of procurement careers, coupled with the potential for lucrative remuneration, underscores the significance of embarking on this professional journey.