Purchasing Managers
Purchasing managers try to buy the best goods and services at the best possible prices. They also supervise purchasing agents.
57%
28%
15%
National data for purchasing managers (SOC 11-3061).
$49,860
$82,940
$134,530
$23.91
$39.88
$64.68
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have a bachelor's degree
Generally have a set schedule each week.
Frequently work more than the standard 40-hour week. This is because of special sales, conferences, or production deadlines.
Often work evenings and weekends.
Travel at least several days a month. Managers who work for worldwide manufacturing companies may travel outside the United States.
Purchasing Managers will:
Have good negotiation and communication skills
Purchasing Managers frequently :
Sit for long periods of time.
Repeat the same movements.
It is important that Purchasing Managers be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
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