Purchasing Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.
SOC 11-3061
AI exposure: 42/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers | 42 | $136,380 | +4% | 82,600 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Negotiation
- Analytics
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Mathematics
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Purchasing Managers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Purchasing Managers role. Its 42/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 42/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $136,380 median annual wage and 4% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | 42 | $136,030 | -2% | 330,600 |
| Statisticians | 42 | $104,110 | +11% | 41,600 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 42 | $101,920 | +8% | 126,900 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 38 | $136,380 | +2% | 18,300 |
| Computer Network Architects | 38 | $129,840 | +3% | 182,900 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 42 | $82,720 | +5% | 976,200 |
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