Occupation is in demand.
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:
- Merchant wholesalers
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Outlook
Demand will decrease for this career due to automation and improving technologies. Companies will likely continue to use automation for easier purchasing tasks. In addition, some organizations are beginning to outsource some tasks such as market research.
Job prospects are best for people with a bachelor's degree in business. This is a large career and most job openings will result from current workers leaving this career or retiring.
Buyers and Purchasing Agents (CIS 100263)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
14,016 Large |
& |
-5.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,262 High |
| Champaign Area |
256 Medium |
& |
-8.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
262 Medium |
& |
-6.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Cook County |
5,872 Large |
& |
-6.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
520 High |
| Decatur Area |
119 Medium |
& |
-3.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
680 Large |
& |
-3.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
64 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,777 Large |
& |
-4.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
162 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
203 Medium |
& |
-4.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
76 Small |
& |
-11.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
157 Medium |
& |
-5.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Lake County |
1,051 Large |
& |
-1.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
102 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
215 Medium |
& |
-6.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
174 Medium |
& |
-1.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
275 Medium |
& |
-2.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
636 Large |
& |
-7.5% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
55 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
183 Medium |
& |
-5.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
372 Large |
& |
-7.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Rockford Area |
395 Large |
& |
-7.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
64 Small |
& |
-10.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
261 Medium |
& |
-9.6% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
356 Large |
& |
-7.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Vermilion County |
53 Small |
& |
-3.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
501 Large |
& |
2.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
50 Few |
| United States |
524,100 Very large |
& |
7.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
54,700 High |