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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.

$136.3k

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

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