I want to change my career to purchasing (electronics industry) and would like to know the relevant situation.

I am also in the purchasing business. In fact, purchasing does not differentiate between men and women, but in terms of interests, men will make it easier for suppliers to deal with you.

1 The first thing to do is to check what kind of rights the company you are going to gives you. In some companies, you will have the same rights as a purchasing manager, whereas you may just be a merchandiser. It should be said that your industry generally has a complete procurement process and supervision system. So your rights will not be too big but not too small either.

2 When facing internal customers, your status lies in your early training. If you are weak, you may become a grandson. If you want to become a grandfather, you must first not make mistakes yourself, and don't kill others if you catch them by the tail. After all, work is a long-term process. Don't let go of the wolf, but the tiger and leopard will come. For the financial department, we must strive for a favorable position. For external customers, you may be a grandfather or a grandson. This depends on the status of your supplier in the industry, as well as the single core technology of the materials you require, etc.

3 Regarding the income, it is definitely not as good as your R&D department. The specific salary depends on the company you are in, but it is still better than other industries. If the company pays high salaries and maintains integrity, then that’s okay!

As for the entertainment you mentioned, it depends on whether the company gives you the rights to this position and whether you are a grandfather or a grandson.

Rebate issue: It still depends on your rights and the suppliers you manage. "Raise rats instead of cattle." If you raise cattle, you will have none. If there is room, as long as you can rise to a management perspective and the environment is better, that will be enough.