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 |
4,258 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
318 Few |
| Champaign Area |
56 Very small |
& |
5.4% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
67 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,717 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
130 Few |
| Decatur Area |
24 Very small |
& |
4.2% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
187 Small |
& |
7.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Du Page County |
644 Medium |
& |
0.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
51 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
15 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
39 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
390 Medium |
& |
0.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| McHenry County |
53 Very small |
& |
15.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
44 Very small |
& |
-2.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
69 Small |
& |
4.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
241 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
43 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
95 Small |
& |
2.1% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
94 Small |
& |
3.2% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
10 Very small |
& |
30.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
62 Very small |
& |
-3.2% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
81 Small |
& |
-2.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
18 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
141 Small |
& |
2.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| United States |
83,500 Medium |
& |
3.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
6,400 Few |