DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Occupational Description:
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Excludes “Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products" (13-1021) and "Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products" (13-1022).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 6E- Southwest Central | 110 | 29 | $25.99/hr | $0.72/hr | $17.85/hr | $23.58/hr | $26.27/hr | $28.77/hr | $33.80/hr |
| Minnesota | 5,670 | 170 | $29.18/hr | $0.29/hr | $19.96/hr | $23.54/hr | $28.21/hr | $34.49/hr | $41.06/hr |
| U S | 274,540 | 1,647 | $30.05/hr | $0.06/hr | $17.47/hr | $21.79/hr | $28.24/hr | $36.72/hr | $45.62/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Customer Service Representatives | 410 | $15.41/hr | N/A |
| Cost Estimators | 110 | $23.20/hr | N/A |
| Procurement Clerks | 30 | $17.88/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Negotiates or renegotiates, and administers contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
- Formulates policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
- Locates and arranges for purchase of goods and services necessary for efficient operation of organization.
- Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
- Directs and coordinates workers' activities involving bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
- Arbitrates claims and resolves complaints generated during performance of contract.
- Confers with personnel, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determines corrective action.
- Maintains and reviews computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
- Evaluates and monitors contract performance to determine need for changes and to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Prepares purchase orders or bid proposals and reviews requisitions for goods and services.