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Purchasing Managers

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.

SOC: 11-3061.00

Common Job Titles

  • Materials Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Purchasing Director
  • Purchasing Manager

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Purchasing Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

81,240

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $85,500. 25th percentile: U.S. $107,430. 50th percentile: U.S. $139,510. 75th percentile: U.S. $175,460. 90th percentile: U.S. $219,140. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$85,500
10% of workers earn the following or more$219,140
Workers on average earn$150,630

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Administration and Management4.3/5
  • Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
  • English Language3.9/5
  • Law and Government3.8/5
  • Economics and Accounting3.7/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • SAP software

Technology Skills

  • Automated purchase order software
  • Bottomline Technologies Bottomline Sprinter Purchasing Manager
  • Bowen & Groves M1 ERP
  • Corel Paradox
  • Database software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Epicor Vantage ERP
  • IBM Lotus Notes
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers