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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.
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$131.3k
Annual median Salary
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Education
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
53%
Bachelor's degree
16%
Post-secondary certificate
11%
Associate's degree
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Materials Manager
Procurement Manager
Purchasing Director
Purchasing Manager