By the time you graduate, you will have the knowledge and ability to work in many business areas, but particularly in the management of supply chains and logistics. These managers have responsibility for everything from purchasing power to negotiating with suppliers and distributors, or controlling the international movement of goods. Valuable and important elements of this course, such as CIPS accreditation and work placement opportunities, mean you will have the edge when you compete for graduate jobs.
Salaries for heads of purchasing are well ahead of the national average, and they now top the league and are generally more highly paid than marketing, HR, finance, IT and sales (CIPS Salary Survey, 2013).