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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.
Private for profit
State and local government
Federal Government
Private not for profit
Self-employed
Overall employment of purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 61,100 openings for purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.