Purchasing Manager
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.
At a Glance
Purchasing Manager. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6.6–7.4 years. Top skills: Purchasing, Operations, Negotiation.
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Bachelor's degree
6.6–7.4 years
14
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Purchasing Managers
Median Wage
$139,510/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.1%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Purchasing
Procurement
Marketing
Materials Management
Inventory Management
Price Negotiation
Marketing Management
Request For Proposal
Accounting
Production Planning
Auditing
Enterprise Resource Planning
Maintenance Repair And Operations (MRO)
Supply Chain
Data Entry
Common Skills (15)
Operations
Management
Sales
Communication
Forecasting
Customer Service
Leadership
Influencing Skills
Decisiveness
Administrative Functions
Team Leadership
Microsoft Office
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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