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Purchasing Managers - 11-3061.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Category Purchasing Manager
Commodity Manager
Materials Director
Materials Manager
Procurement Director

Procurement Manager
Purchasing Director
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Supervisor
Strategic Sourcing Director

SOC Occupation Groups

11-0000	Management Occupations
11-3000	Operations Specialties Managers
11-3060	Purchasing Managers
11-3061.00	Purchasing Managers

Related Occupations

11-2021.00	Marketing Managers Bright Outlook
11-2022.00	Sales Managers
11-3071.00	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04	Supply Chain Managers
13-1022.00	Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
13-1023.00	Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
13-1081.00	Logisticians
13-1081.02	Logistics Analysts
13-1111.00	Management Analysts
43-3061.00	Procurement Clerks

Tasks

Administer online purchasing systems.
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
Control purchasing department budgets.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.

Detailed Work Activities

Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness.
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
Approve expenditures.
Conduct employee training programs.
Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Develop organizational policies or programs.
Develop specifications for new products or processes.
Direct financial operations.
Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations.
Hire personnel.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Maintain operational records.
Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Prepare forms or applications.
Prepare operational budgets.
Resolve employee or contractor problems.
Schedule product or material transportation.
Supervise employees.
Verify information or specifications.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Acquisition (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Core Member (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Management Professional (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, ABM (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Airlift (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Bomber (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, C2ISREW (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Computer Systems (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Fighter (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, General (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Helicopter or EWO (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Manufacturing (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, RPA (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Special Operations (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Tactical Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Tanker (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager, Trainer (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Manager/Acquisition Core Member (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Professional Candidate (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Acquisition Professional Manager (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Acquisition Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Acquisition Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Acquisition Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Acquisition/Project Management (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
Administrative Contracting Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Aeronautical Engineer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Aircraft Production Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Aircraft/Guided Missile Engine Project Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (Navy - Enlisted)
Airdrop Systems Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Automated Logistical Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Aviation Maintenance Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Aviation Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Aviation Supply Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Bandmaster (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Construction Engineering Supervisor (Army - Enlisted)
Contract and Industrial Management (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Contract Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Contracting (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting and Industrial Management Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) (Army - Enlisted)
Contracting Officer (DAWIA Level I) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Contracting Officer (DAWIA Level II) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Contracting Officer (DAWIA Level III) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Contracting Officer (Entry Level) (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
Contracting Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Contracting Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
Contracting Professional (DAWAI) Certified (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Contracting, ABM (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, ABM (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Airlift (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Bomber (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Bomber (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, C2ISREW (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, C2ISREW (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Fighter (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Fighter (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, General (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, General (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Helicopter or EWO (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Helicopter or EWO (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, RPA (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, RPA (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Special Operations (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Special Operations (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Tactical Airlift (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Tanker (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Tanker (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Trainer (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Contracting, Trainer (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Culinary Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
CWO - Aviation Maintenance Technician (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
CWO - Electronics Technician, Surface (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
CWO - Engineering Technician, Surface (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
CWO - Ordnance, Aviation (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
CWO - Ordnance, Submarine (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
CWO - Supply Corps (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
Defense Systems Acquisition Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Equipment Program Support Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Field Artillery, General (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Finance and Supply Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Food Service Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
General Supply Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Ground Supply Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Ground Supply Operations Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
Gunnery/Ordnance Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Infantry (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Electronics, Surface (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Engineering/Repair, Submarine (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Engineering/Repair, Surface (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Maintenance, Aviation (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Nuclear Power (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Ordnance, Aviation (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Ordnance, Submarine (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Supply Corps (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Logistics (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Logistics Plans (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Plans Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Logistics Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Logistics Specialist (Submarine) (Navy - Enlisted)
Manager, Designated Project Functional Element (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Marine Acquisition Officer - Aviation (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Marine Acquisition Officer - Ground (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Marine Acquisition Officer Candidate (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
Marine Corps Community Services Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Materiel Leader (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Materiel Management (Air Force - Enlisted)

Materiel Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Materiel Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Materiel Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Military Government (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Naval Plant Representative (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Operational Contract Support (OCS) Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
Operational Contract Support Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Parachute Rigger (Army - Enlisted)
Petroleum Systems Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Postal Clerk (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Procurement Contracting Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Procurement Management Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Program Manager, Weapons Systems (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Property Accounting Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Quartermaster Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Quartermaster, General (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Regional Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Drum Set (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Jazz Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Requirements Manager (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Requirements Manager (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Reserve Independent Duty Ashore Logistics Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
RL - Aerospace Engineering (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
RL - Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer - Aerospace Engineering (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
SC - Supply Corps Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Senior Materiel Leader - Lower Echelon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Senior Materiel Leader-Upper Echelon (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Ship Project Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Ship Store Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Space Acquisition Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Staff Material Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Storekeeper (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Stores Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Supply Chain Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Supply Systems Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Systems Acquisition Management (SAM) Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Systems Automation Acquisition (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Traffic Management Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Traffic Management Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Weapons Material Officer (General) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Weapons Procurement Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Yard Planning Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Buyer, Tobacco, Head
Contract Administrator
Manager, Merchandise

Manager, Procurement Services
Superintendent, Commissary