Entry-level positions for aspiring Global Procurement Managers
Entry-level procurement roles abound, with "many entry-level buyer roles" offering diverse growth paths, including "category buyer" or "Global Supply manager" positions. Other entry-level options exist in supply planning, supply chain analysis, and logistics, showcasing the breadth of opportunities within the field.
Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Analyst, Global Supply Manager, Buyer
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Nihitha Kishore
Global Procurement Manager
Commonwealth Fusion Systems & SpaceX
Rutgers University
UCLA-Anderson MBA
Industrial, Supply Chain Management
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in procurement include buyer roles, offering growth opportunities as an individual contributor or people leader.
2. Opportunities exist in various areas like category management, global supply management, supplier integration, and supply chain analysis.
3. Roles in supply planning, forecasting, and logistics also present entry-level options within the field of procurement.
Transcript
So, what entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
Certainly. A buyer role is definitely a good starting point. There are many entry-level buyer positions, and in the procurement world, there's significant opportunity for growth.
Whether someone wants to remain an individual contributor for their entire career, become a people leader, or switch between both, the opportunities are endless. Typically, Buyer Level 1 is an entry-level role.
From there, you can grow into different positions like Category Buyer or Global Supply Manager, or Supplier Integration Manager. There are many levels within a buyer's team.
If you're interested in supply planning and forecasting, there are introductory and entry-level positions for that as well. Supply chain analyst roles are also available, as are roles within logistics. Within each area and pillar of supply chain, there are many opportunities for growth.