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Purchasing Agent

Responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and services to meet company needs efficiently and cost-effectively.

28 000 – 75 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related fields.
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Moderate
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Stable
Intl. mobility
Possible
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Moderate
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Stable
Intl. mobility
Possible

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
28 000 – 37 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
37 000 – 52 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
52 000 – 75 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès à la profession se fait généralement par un diplôme de niveau bachelier ou master dans les domaines du commerce, de la gestion ou de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, complété par des stages ou des formations spécifiques en achats.

Training — Belgium

La formation repose sur un cursus professionnel orienté vers la gestion des achats, la logistique et la négociation commerciale.

Elle inclut souvent des stages en entreprise pour acquérir une expérience pratique.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi pour les acheteurs est stable avec une demande modérée, notamment dans les secteurs industriels, le commerce de détail et la pharmacie.

Le télétravail est possible mais reste partiel, et l'automatisation des processus d'achat impose une adaptation continue des compétences.

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