Pipeline Career Profile for
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Career Description
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. 
NC Salary
$33,140
$53,270
$80,210
What It Takes
Required Level of Education - Some College Courses Related Work Experience - Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years On-Site or In-Plant Training - Up to and including 1 month On-the-Job Training - Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months 
Did You Know?
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KnowledgeMathematics
Importance:
 Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Clerical
Importance:
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Administration and Management
Importance:
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Economics and Accounting
Importance:
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
English Language
Importance:
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
AbilitiesOral Expression
Importance:
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension
Importance:
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Inductive Reasoning
Importance:
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Written Comprehension
Importance:
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Problem Sensitivity
Importance:
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Work Styles
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. ASSESS YOUR JOB SKILLS FOR THIS CAREER PATH
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