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Job outlook for senior managers, procurement in the United States
Senior manager, procurement job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior manager, procurement job growth rate is -6% from 2018-2028.
About -29,500 new jobs for senior managers, procurement are projected over the next decade.
Senior manager, procurement salaries have increased 13% for senior managers, procurement in the last 5 years.
There are over 34,655 senior managers, procurement currently employed in the United States.
There are 36,873 active senior manager, procurement job openings in the US.
The average senior manager, procurement salary is $121,433.
Are senior manager, procurement jobs in demand?
Senior manager, procurement job and salary trends over time
Senior manager, procurement jobs over time
Senior manager, procurement job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,655 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 35,454 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 36,028 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 34,665 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 34,996 | 0.01% |
Average senior manager, procurement salary over time
Senior manager, procurement salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,433 | $58.38 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $116,776 | $56.14 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $114,683 | $55.14 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $111,617 | $53.66 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $107,596 | $51.73 | +3.2% |
Senior manager, procurement jobs by state
Most common states for senior managers, procurement
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 224 | 32% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 753 | 11% |
| 3 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 658 | 9% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 314 | 9% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 93 | 9% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 107 | 8% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 945 | 7% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 638 | 7% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 382 | 7% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 373 | 7% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,406 | 6% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 628 | 6% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 542 | 6% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 343 | 6% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 262 | 6% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 39 | 6% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 941 | 5% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 668 | 5% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 544 | 5% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 161 | 5% |
Most common cities for senior managers, procurement
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waltham | 3 | 5% | $138,909 |
| 2 | East Hartford | 2 | 4% | $125,360 |
| 3 | Newark | 2 | 4% | $163,674 |
| 4 | Bethesda | 2 | 3% | $111,360 |
| 5 | Frederick | 2 | 3% | $111,636 |
| 6 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $111,735 |
| 7 | Lansing | 2 | 2% | $123,103 |
| 8 | Springfield | 2 | 2% | $114,421 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $100,198 |
| 10 | Saint Petersburg | 2 | 1% | $83,590 |
| 11 | San Jose | 4 | 0% | $163,237 |
| 12 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $139,888 |
| 13 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $138,992 |
| 14 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $119,924 |
| 15 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $108,651 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $104,620 |
| 17 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $163,310 |
| 18 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $120,275 |
| 19 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $112,028 |
Senior Manager, Procurement job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior manager, procurement experts
Pennsylvania State University - New Kensington
NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement
Mr. Supply Chain
Knoxville Community Development Corporation
NASPO
What will help Senior Managers, Procurement increase their earning potential?
Priya Nagaraj: Students need to know how to write their resumes and update their profiles so they can flag the skills they have acquired to prospective employers. Once they start their careers, attitude is one of the most important predictors of success - the ability to communicate and work in a team, and an openness to learn.
What type of skills will young Senior Managers, Procurement need?
Adrian Tan: The feedback from business leaders is that they wish to see a balanced mix of different skills in new graduates. An unexpected skill mentioned is the ability to use spreadsheets such as Excel. Companies do not expect to have to train new employees to use spreadsheets, though it turned out that spreadsheets are widely used (at varying levels of complexity) at all levels in organizations. An assumption here is that if a graduate already has good spreadsheet skills, then the graduate should also have the ability to quickly pick up on other more complex business IT skills required by the organization.
Businesses also need to know if their new employees can effectively interact with internal or external audiences. In this regard, excellent presentation skills are the minimum expectation from businesses. Presentation skills (both formal and informal) include the ability to read people, to communicate, and to covey information appropriately to the different types of audiences they may encounter - and these may sometimes include bored, skeptical, adversarial or even hostile audiences.
Every organization also requires graduates to show that they are good team-players. In addition to that, it is a big advantage if graduates can also demonstrate sound leadership skills in the context of teamwork. This is because new employees with leadership potential are viewed as those who are willing to go the extra mile, able to function with minimum supervision, can roll with the punches to jump back into the fray, and trusted to welcome (instead of to avoid) new assignments or challenges. Leadership skills are also seen as closely aligned with the possession of a corporate entrepreneurial mindset in that such employees are more willing to challenge the status quo, come up with out-of-the-box ideas, and help lead transformation efforts that can guide the organization in the future.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Managers, Procurement?
Rick Grimm: Graduates entering the workforce who have a passion and purpose for public service are strongly encouraged to consider a career in public procurement and contracting. If anything, the dual impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced tax revenues within governments has heightened the value and responsibility of public procurement and contracting. Procurement officials are on the front lines for securing PPEs as well as many other healthcare products and equipment needed to keep first responders and healthcare workers safe. And the tightening of the budget belts means, more than ever, that procurement must deliver value for money through best practices, in addition to being a voice for fairness through regulations and compliance.
The tsunami of retirements in the public sector is providing ample opportunity to join the public procurement workforce. And the public procurement profession provides many options to serve in the federal, state, and local sectors (including K12 schools and special taxing districts, such a water authorities and ports). Therefore, skill development is very portable from one sector to the next.
This profession is also very dynamic as the procurement demands change very quickly. There is no typical day and there's no place for boredom. The practitioner may be procuring lawn maintenance services for the local parks system on Monday, soliciting bridge repairs for the department of transportation on Tuesday, and collaborating with IT by week's end on automated approaches for managing the government effectively.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Managers, Procurement to find work opportunities?
Daniel Stanton: Every business and government organization has a supply chain, and that means there are job opportunities for supply chain professionals virtually everywhere. I always encourage people to focus on industries and regions that align with their personal priorities, while factoring in the upside opportunities and downside risks. It's easier to get a job with a company that is growing, and in a region that has a strong economy. But you can still find opportunities with companies that are trying to cut costs in their supply chain to survive an economic downturn.
How do you envision technology impacting Senior Managers, Procurement in the next 5 years?
Daniel Stanton: Technology is having a huge impact on supply chains! Many of our planning and execution processes are being automated, and robots and autonomous vehicles are changing the way we think about transportation and material handling. Sensors and telecommunications are also giving us better visibility to what's happening throughout the supply chain, and making it much easier to control supply chain activities around the world from a laptop or cellphone. I know some people are concerned about technology replacing the work that people are doing today, and eliminating supply chain jobs. But I think there are many more examples of companies that are creating new positions for people who can plan and orchestrate the vast number of complex activities that need to be aligned in order for a supply chain to function effectively.
What type of skills will young Senior Managers, Procurement need?
Terry McKee: The core skill required is a commitment to lifelong learning since public procurement requires the practitioner to constantly learn new ideas and techniques. Other necessary skills include problem solving, project management, communication, time management, writing, and patience, and flexibility. I did not list software skills (Word, Excel, Google, for example) because I think they are requisite for virtually all professional jobs now. Ethical standards are also requisite for public procurement and while not really a skill, are a core requirement. Finally, let me mention that increasingly public agencies offer internship opportunities and, if possible, take advantage of those in order to learn about public procurement in real life settings.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Managers, Procurement to find work opportunities?
Terry McKee: The baby boom generation is retiring rapidly and is creating openings. In 2017, Politico reported that 13% of federal government workers were over 60, 25% were over 55, and only 17% were millennials. These statistics would likely hold true for local governments, too. In general, the states with higher populations will have the most openings: California, Texas, Florida, for example. However, Virginia and Washington D.C. also will have many opportunities due to the high concentration of government offices in these areas. That does not mean that other areas have no opportunities. For instance, within Knox County (where my office is) there at least 10 governmental entities. Each of these entities has one or more procurement offices. Find an area of the country which you love, and then find a job to serve the citizens.
What general advice would you give to a Senior Manager, Procurement?
Daniel Kruger: The procurement profession, like many industries, has undergone a shift as a result of the pandemic. NASPO is seeing states adjusting to revised bidding processes that include more eProcurement systems, and work from home is also a significant change for many state employees. New graduates will need to navigate the hiring process and onboarding potentially without a physical office or in-person collaboration with coworkers, so they need to be comfortable with technology and even a bit more extroverted early on to make those connections. This will require strong communication and interpersonal skills. Data analytics and supply chain knowledge continue to be critical, as well.