Purchasing Agents
- Manufacturing
Median Yearly Income
$66,471
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+1.44%
What do Purchasing Agents do?
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.
Career Interests Areas
- Conventional
- Enterprising
- Realistic
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.