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Purchasing Managers
Management · SOC 11-3061
20.0% AI Exposure — High
$148,080
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
6,400
Proj. Annual Openings
84,320
Employment (OEWS 2025)
80/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure20.0%
AI Resiliency80/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure9.7%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Management of Personnel Resources
4.Reading Comprehension
5.Writing
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Category Purchasing Manager, Commodity Manager, Materials Director, Materials Manager, Procurement Director, Procurement Manager
Representative Tasks
- •Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- •Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- •Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
- •Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- •Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- •Develop organizational policies or programs.
- •Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- •Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
- •Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotSAP software · hotMicrosoft Access · hotOracle Database · hotOracle PeopleSoft · hotPurchasing softwareAutomated purchase order softwareBowen & Groves M1 ERPCorel Paradox
Related Occupations
Procurement ClerksPurchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products · BrightWholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products · BrightLogistics Analysts · BrightLogisticians · Bright
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.0%
Avg AI Exposure
10
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 20.0% | 9.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 40% Bright |
| Median Salary | $148,080 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 80/100 | N/A |