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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Description
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.
Common Tasks
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $34.75 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $20.65 and $51.29 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $72,299.64 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $42,949.98 and $106,673.95 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,390 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 9.4% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,520.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $32.00 with the median annual salary reaching $68,452.
