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Job Description


	Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents

Forty-three percent are employed in wholesale trade or manufacturing establishments. Some firms promote qualified employees to these positions, while other employers recruit college graduates; regardless of academic preparation, new employees need 1 to 5 years to learn the specifics of their employer's business. Overall employment growth is expected to be slower than average. Opportunities should be best for those with a college degree.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	31,330
Management of Companies and Enterprises	16,640
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	10,880
Local Government (OES Designation)	10,740
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	8,390
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	7,860
Building Equipment Contractors	6,110
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	5,680
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	5,550
State Government (OES Designation)	5,350

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products
Average Annual Salary	$58,550
Average Hourly Wage	$28.15
Total Employment	281,910

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

	Women

	Men

Related Majors & Degrees

Insurance
	Insurance
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
	Merchandising and Buying Operations
	Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

Interesting Fact

There are more female than male millionaires in the U.S. -- a function of both increased earnings and longer life expectancy for women.

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