The job market for purchasing managers in the United States

There are currently an estimated 73,900 purchasing managers in the United States. The purchasing manager job market is expected to grow by 5.4% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are purchasing managers?

CareerExplorer rates purchasing managers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 8,900 purchasing managers. That number is based on 4,000 additional purchasing managers, and the retirement of 4,900 existing purchasing managers.

What’s the supply of purchasing managers?

The purchasing manager industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Illinois

Purchasing Manager job market by state