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Buyer and Purchasing Agents

Buyer and Purchasing Agents

These workers purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. They also procure raw or semifinished materials for the purposes of manufacturing. They also participate in the negotiation of contracts and monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations. Their job duties include preparing purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services, analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.

Payscale

$89,400

in Washington

$80,700

in United States

Jobs

9,530

in Washington

362,324

in United States

Education & Training

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

The Center of Excellence for Global Trade and Supply Chain Management is committed to building a highly skilled workforce for the global trade and supply chain management sector by bridging the gap between industry, education, labor, and leadership in Washington State.

E-mail

coeglobaltrade@highline.edu

Phone

(206) 592-4838

Address

2400 S 240th St

Des Moines, WA 98198

© 2025 Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain Management. All rights reserved.

The Center of Excellence for Global Trade and Supply Chain Management is committed to building a highly skilled workforce for the global trade and supply chain management sector by bridging the gap between industry, education, labor, and leadership in Washington State.

E-mail

coeglobaltrade@highline.edu

Phone

(206) 592-4838

Address

2400 S 240th St

Des Moines, WA 98198

© 2025 Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain Management. All rights reserved.

The Center of Excellence for Global Trade and Supply Chain Management is committed to building a highly skilled workforce for the global trade and supply chain management sector by bridging the gap between industry, education, labor, and leadership in Washington State.

E-mail

coeglobaltrade@highline.edu

Phone

(206) 592-4838

Address

2400 S 240th St

Des Moines, WA 98198

© 2025 Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain Management. All rights reserved.