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Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents
Significant Points
- About 42 percent of purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents are employed in wholesale trade or manufacturing establishments.
- Employment is projected to grow 7 percent, which is as fast as the average.
- Opportunities should be best for those with a college degree in engineering, business, economics, or one of the applied sciences.
- Prospects often need continuing education or certification to advance.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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