Career Profile
Purchasing Managers
Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents.
General Information
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
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Purchasing Managers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 18 openings per year are projected for Purchasing Managers.
Employment Change
Employment for Purchasing Managers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.5% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $59.12/hour. Entry level workers are paid $39.23, while experienced workers are paid $75.09. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 146 Purchasing Managers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 169.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Purchasing Managers are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, and Management of Companies and Enterprises.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Purchasing Managers include Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Purchasing Managers is Bachelor's. 87% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.