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Purchasing Managers in Guam

Purchasing Managers in Guam

Want to work as a Purchasing Managers in Guam? Below are the key facts. Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

What do Purchasing Managers Make in Guam?

For purchasing managers working in Guam, the median annual wage is $67,380 per year (or roughly $32.39/hour).Earnings range from $41,460 at the 10th percentile to $138,490 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $41,460 $19.93
25th percentile $54,290 $26.10
Median (50th) $67,380 $32.39
75th percentile $92,630 $44.53
90th percentile $138,490 $66.58
Salary ranges for Purchasing Managers in Guam

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, purchasing managers earn a median of $74,176 per year ($35.66/hour), below the Guam median.

Purchasing Managers earnings in Guam vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 248,461 purchasing managers nationwide.

Forecasted number of jobs for Purchasing Managers

Top States for Purchasing Managers Employment

View the states that employ the most purchasing managers work.

State Number Employed
Texas 8,100
California 7,260
New York 5,980
Illinois 4,130
Florida 4,040
Virginia 3,630
Michigan 2,830
New Jersey 2,830
Georgia 2,770
North Carolina 2,680
Pennsylvania 2,630
Maryland 2,520
Massachusetts 2,370
Washington 2,150
Arizona 1,840
Connecticut 1,650
Wisconsin 1,480
Tennessee 1,430
Alabama 1,400
Minnesota 1,400

Highest-Paying States for Purchasing Managers

The highest-paying states for purchasing managers.

State Annual Median Salary
New Jersey $173,130
District of Columbia $171,910
Massachusetts $168,890
Washington $165,170
New York $164,950
Colorado $163,610
Virginia $161,300
Minnesota $157,450
Maryland $153,320
New Hampshire $153,000

Skills

Key purchasing managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Management of Personnel Resources  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  3.9 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5
Negotiation  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Administration and Management  4.3 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  4.0 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.9 / 5
0
5
Law and Government  3.8 / 5
0
5
Economics and Accounting  3.7 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.5 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for purchasing managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Purchasing Managers typically:

  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  • Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
  • Administer online purchasing systems.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  • Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
  • Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
  • Control purchasing department budgets.
  • Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

Work Activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Getting Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Processing Information

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Business Administration & Management

Related occupations to purchasing managers include:

Also Known As

Category Purchasing Manager, Commissary Superintendent, Commodity Manager, Contract Manager, Contracting Manager, Division Merchandise Manager (DMM), General Merchandise Manager, Materials Director, Materials Manager, Merchandise Director, Merchandise Manager, Merchandising Manager, Procurement Director, Procurement Manager, Procurement Services Manager.

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