Purchasing Managers Jobs Pay in Wichita, KS
Average Hourly Pay
$73.41
129.4%Above national average
Range: $69.91 – $76.90
Average Annual Pay
$152,683
129.4%Above national average
Range: $145,413 – $159,954
How much do Purchasing Managers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$62.40/hr
Range: $59.42 – $65.37
Annual Rate
$129,781
Range: $123,601 – $135,961
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$73.41/hr
Range: $69.91 – $76.90
Annual Rate
$152,683
Range: $145,413 – $159,954
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$84.42/hr
Range: $80.40 – $88.44
Annual Rate
$175,585
Range: $167,225 – $183,947
Purchasing Managers job description
Purchasing Managers professionals lead teams and departments to achieve organizational goals. They develop strategies, manage resources, and ensure operational excellence while fostering employee development.
Responsibilities
- •Lead and supervise team members
- •Develop and implement strategies
- •Manage budgets and resources
- •Set goals and monitor performance
- •Make decisions and solve problems
- •Report to senior leadership
Skills
- •Leadership and team building
- •Strategic planning
- •Communication and negotiation
- •Problem-solving
- •Financial acumen
- •Decision-making
Qualifications
- •Bachelor's degree in related field
- •Several years of relevant experience
- •Proven leadership track record
- •Industry-specific knowledge
