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Purchasing Managers
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
- Control purchasing department budgets.
- Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $52.29 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $23.80 and $77.06 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $108,771.81 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $49,519.88 and $160,276.99 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 350 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 2.9% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 360.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $53.00 with the median annual salary reaching $111,647.
