As a technical purchaser, you are responsible for the procurement of materials, components and services required for the production and development of a company, where the selection of suppliers, price negotiation, and the assurance of quality and delivery dates play a crucial role.
In Germany, the average salary for a technical buyer is between €4,400 and €55,927 gross per year. The average monthly salary ranges between €3,796 and €4,744. The salary range is between €32,100 and €79,800 gross per year. Most technical buyers earn in the range of €41,640 to €5,180 gross per year. Regional differences are significant: in Württemberg Baden the average salary is only €4,1262 per month, while in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern the salary can reach up to €3,879.
In order to work as a technical purchaser, a commercial training, such as an apprenticeship as an industrial contractor or a degree in business engineering, is usually required. Additional qualifications or further training in the field of purchasing and procurement may be advantageous.
Technical purchasers have different career opportunities. They can develop into senior purchasers or purchasing managers and are then often responsible for an entire purchasing team. They also have the opportunity to specialize in supplier management or strategic purchasing. In larger companies, international assignments and global purchasing tasks can also become relevant.
