JobSOC 11-3061

Purchasing Managers

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management52.0202

02.

Draws on

Administration and Management4.3 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.0 of 5
English Language3.9 of 5
Law and Government3.8 of 5
Economics and Accounting3.7 of 5
Computers and Electronics3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.