Purchasing Managers
SOC Code: 11-3061 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Purchasing Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $136,677 | $177,445 | $218,213 | $258,981 |
| Merced, CA | $118,248 | $159,328 | $200,429 | $241,509 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $125,653 | $164,195 | $202,717 | $241,259 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $121,118 | $159,037 | $196,955 | $234,874 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $122,678 | $160,056 | $197,434 | $234,811 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $122,200 | $159,432 | $196,643 | $233,875 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,506 | $159,723 | $192,941 | $226,158 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $90,355 | $135,366 | $180,398 | $225,410 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $117,770 | $152,942 | $188,115 | $223,288 |
| Boulder, CO | $128,190 | $156,645 | $185,078 | $213,533 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC | 76 | $137,124 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 68 | $156,238 |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 32 | $174,072 |
| Google LLC | 28 | $168,161 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 25 | $161,829 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | 11 | $174,181 |
| AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC. | 8 | $129,884 |
| TESLA, INC. | 7 | $205,994 |
| Harbinger Motors Inc. | 5 | $146,929 |
| Chewy, Inc. | 5 | $206,820 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40 | $133,422 |
| 2021 | 39 | $129,380 |
| 2022 | 50 | $151,470 |
| 2023 | 134 | $142,324 |
| 2024 | 268 | $147,376 |
| 2025 | 301 | $946,035 |
| 2026 | 43 | $160,683 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Negotiation | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Time Management | 3.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Law and Government | 3.8 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 52.6% |
| Some college | 15.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 10.5% |
| High school diploma | 5.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 5.3% |
Typical 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.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
- Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word Oracle Database Oracle PeopleSoft SAP software Automated purchase order software Bottomline Technologies Bottomline Sprinter Purchasing Manager Bowen & Groves M1 ERP
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