• Buyers and Purchasing Agents
  • Manufacturing
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 66,621
    $43,145 range bar $127,487
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Buyers and Purchasing Agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products

What do they typically do

  • Evaluate suppliers on the basis of the price, quality, and speed of delivery of their products and services
  • Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices
  • Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers
  • Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices
  • Negotiate contracts on behalf of their organization
  • Work out agreements with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered
  • Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
  • Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors and suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for changes
  • Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.0%
Job Openings 414

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