How Much Does a Head of Purchasing Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Purchasing in the United Kingdom is £113,873, with an hourly rate of £55, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £105,133 to £130,313, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £105,133

50TH(Median) £113,873

75TH £130,313

Head of Purchasing Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Head of Purchasing Salary	£105,133	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head of Purchasing Salary	£113,873	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head of Purchasing Salary	£130,313	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head of Purchasing Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£105,133

Average £113,873/year

£130,313

£8,761

Average £9,489/month

£10,859

£2,022

Average £2,190/week

£2,506

£51

Average £55/hour

£63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£130,313	£10,859	£2,506	£63
Average	£113,873	£9,489	£2,190	£55
25th Percentile	£105,133	£8,761	£2,022	£51

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head of Purchasing salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head of Purchasing is about £113,873 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £55, a monthly salary of about £9,489, and a weekly pay of around £2,190. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head of Purchasing hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head of Purchasings Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head of Purchasing's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £104,742 - £110,351, while Intermediate make £105,524 - £111,003, Senior earn £106,698 - £111,916, Specialist earn £108,525 - £113,612, Expert can reach £110,612 - £116,817 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Head of Purchasing	£108,525
Intermediate Level Head of Purchasing	£109,307
Senior Level Head of Purchasing	£110,351
Specialist Level Head of Purchasing	£111,916
Expert Level Head of Purchasing	£113,873

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	0%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Head of Purchasing Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Head of Purchasing. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong Inventory Management skills boost pay by a 1%. Even RFP can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Leadership

Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

Inventory Management

Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.

RFP

A request for proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Head of Purchasing field include Leadership (5%), Inventory Management (1%), and RFP (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Leadership	£119,567	Leadership £119,567	5%
Inventory Management	£115,012	Inventory Management £115,012	1%
RFP	£115,012	RFP £115,012	1%

Leadership

3.07%

Inventory Management

3.60%

RFP

7.51%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Purchasing?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head of Purchasing are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £122,983 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £114,719, and Manchester pays around £109,153 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Head Chef or Head of Purchasing?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Head Chef makes less than a Head of Purchasing. A Head Chef earns an average annual salary of £44,012. And a Head of Purchasing earns an average annual salary of £113,873.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Head Chef	£34,756 £55,759
Top Purchasing Executive	£141,702 £227,076
Purchasing Generalist IV	£47,989 £68,665
Head of Distribution	£94,977 £163,281

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