DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to Third Quarter, 2012

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	4,070	159	$30.35/hr	$0.34/hr	$20.83/hr	$24.76/hr	$29.39/hr	$35.59/hr	$42.52/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.

Leading Industries for Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Manufacturing 1,890 $29.30/hr Professional and Business Services 900 $29.95/hr Trade, Transportation and Utilities 300 $27.84/hr Education and Health Services 260 $34.49/hr Public Administration 220 $29.84/hr Information 160 $28.92/hr Financial Activities 150 $30.21/hr Construction 130 $27.20/hr Leisure and Hospitality 30 $23.90/hr Other Services 30 $26.07/hr

Other Regional Data For Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 4,070 $29.39/hr N/A EDR 10 - Southeast 410 $26.55/hr N/A EDR 7W- Central 270 $24.45/hr N/A EDR 9 - South Central 200 $24.17/hr N/A EDR 3 - Arrowhead 190 $25.44/hr N/A EDR 4 - West Central 120 $24.74/hr N/A EDR 6E- Southwest Central 110 $26.27/hr N/A EDR 8 - Southwest 90 $24.67/hr N/A EDR 5 - North Central 80 $24.58/hr N/A EDR 1 - Northwest 70 $25.89/hr N/A EDR 7E- East Central 60 $24.59/hr N/A EDR 2 - Headwaters 40 $21.63/hr N/A EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley 30 $21.72/hr N/A

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change  -
Customer Service Representatives	31,750	$17.97/hr	N/A
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	3,750	$28.06/hr	N/A
Cost Estimators	2,380	$29.28/hr	N/A
Credit Analysts	1,210	$30.46/hr	N/A
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	80	$29.53/hr	N/A
Procurement Clerks	N/A	$17.47/hr	N/A

• 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.