The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Manufacturers
- Business management companies
- Wholesale trade companies
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow about as fast as average. An increase in purchasing agreements between different organizations is creating some demand. However, automation is reducing some of the demand for purchasing managers.
Openings will occur as workers retire or leave this career. Job prospects are best for those with a bachelor's or master's degree, or industry experience.
Purchasing Managers (CIS 100171)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
3,947 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
333 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
59 Very small |
& |
5.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
63 Small |
& |
4.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,608 Medium |
& |
4.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
132 Few |
| Decatur Area |
30 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
194 Small |
& |
8.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Du Page County |
554 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
46 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
53 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
40 Very small |
& |
7.5% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
344 Medium |
& |
11.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
32 Very few |
| McHenry County |
55 Small |
& |
5.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
41 Very small |
& |
12.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
72 Small |
& |
15.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
199 Small |
& |
2.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
38 Very small |
& |
7.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
93 Small |
& |
5.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
96 Small |
& |
5.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
56 Very small |
& |
-1.8% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
68 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
121 Small |
& |
13.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| United States |
81,300 Medium |
& |
5.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
6,500 Few |