Purchasing Managers
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining
Occupation Description
Purchasing managers advise, strategize and coordinate the activities of purchasing officers, buyers and other related employees involved in the purchase of good required to meet goals. Wholesale and retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers are included under this title.
Estimated Income
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
69400
Job Openings By 2020
69400
Growth Rate
7.2%
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Specific Programs:
Required Work Experience
More than 5 years