Purchasing Managers
Military:
The military buys billions of dollars worth of equipment, supplies, and services from private industry each year. The services must make sure their purchases meet military specifications and are made at a fair price. Purchasing and contracting managers negotiate, write, and monitor contracts for purchasing equipment, materials, and services.
Job Titles
- Acquisition
- Acquisition Management Professional
- Acquisition Manager
- Acquisition Manager, ABM
- Acquisition Manager, Airlift
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Military:
- $102,816
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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