Career Outlook for Purchasing Managers
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The overall job outlook for Purchasing Manager careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 11.24 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.87 percent per year. Demand for Purchasing Managers is expected to go up, with an expected 6,180 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.18 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Purchasing Managers in the following states
California | 7,890 |
Texas | 4,240 |
Illinois | 3,390 |
New York | 3,230 |
Virginia | 2,570 |
Pennsylvania | 2,520 |
New Jersey | 2,460 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Purchasing Managers
Virgin Islands | 30 |
Wyoming | 40 |
Guam | 60 |
Montana | 60 |
South Dakota | 60 |
Alaska | 90 |
North Dakota | 90 |