Significant Points
Nature of the Work
Working Conditions
Employment
Training & Qualifications
Job Outlook
Earnings
Additional Sources of Information
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American Purchasing Society
APICS
Institute for Supply Management
Next Level Purchasing Association
The National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP), Institute for Public Procurement
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products