SOC 11-3061
Purchasing Managers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ32/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ81,240
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$140K
$86K โ $219K
Projected Growth
๐+3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Purchasing Managers face a risk score of 32/100 โ 12 points below the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $140K ($93K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 32/100, Purchasing Managers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like project management automation and resource allocation ai are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 81,240 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in conflict resolution and mediation across departments and strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Purchasing Managers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Project management automation and resource allocation AI
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Conflict resolution and mediation across departments
Strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets
Navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics
Inspiring and leading teams through organizational change
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
๐ป Technology Skills
Procurement software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Data base user interface and query software
Electronic mail software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Law and Government
Economics and Accounting
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 77% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 78% |
| Chief Executives | 27 | $206K | 70% |