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Will AI replace purchasing managers?AI replacement risk 66% and how the work is changing

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$148,080
25th–75th pct. $115,550–$182,270
Top pay (est.)
$290,300
Top 10% $223,280
Pay in 5 years
$167,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$189,900est.
$163,300–$220,500
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
66%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.0%
6,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Purchasing Managers? AI replacement risk

66%
High
Ranked #707 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Purchasing Managers

Key skills

Persuasion
4.1
Management of Personnel Resources
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Negotiation
4.0
Time Management
4.0
Writing
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative
5.4
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Administration and Management
4.9
Computers and Electronics
4.2
Personnel and Human Resources
4.1
Mathematics
4.0
English Language
4.0
Law and Government
4.0

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with People Outside the Organization

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
53%
Post-secondary certificate
16%
Master's degree
11%
Associate's degree
11%
Some college
5%
High school diploma
5%

Training before entry

3–6 months
21%
Up to 1 month
21%
1–2 years
16%
2–4 years
16%
None / short demo
11%
6–12 months
11%
Over 10 years
5%

Related work experience

2–4 years
32%
1–2 years
16%
Over 10 years
11%
4–6 years
11%
6–8 years
11%
8–10 years
11%
6–12 months
5%
3–6 months
5%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.