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Purchasing Manager Salary — Benchmark 2025 Revealed
- Glassdoor reports that purchasing managers earn an average salary of $63,007, which shows the demand for skilled professionals in this role.
- The director ensures smooth operations by letting the procurement department oversee every stage of the procurement process, from initial planning through to final agreements.
- In North America, procurement managers earn an average of $96,361, and it recently increased by 4.6%, making it a competitive and rewarding field.
What is the Average Salaryfor Purchasing Managers?
Below is the average salary of purchasing managers:
Procurement Manager Earnings by Rank
Compensation for Procurement Managers varies significantly based on years of experience, scope of responsibilities, and geographic location. Below is a breakdown of typical annual salary ranges (in USD) and evolving roles and competencies across six experience bands, based on 2025 market data (U.S. benchmark).
The Salary Details of the Procurement/Purchasing Manager
In the latest content provided by the CIPS/Hays Salary Guide, the average procurement salary for the North American procurement manager is $96,361. It does sound like a really good rate for anyone working in the procurement department.
How about Glassdoor? If we take a look at the website, the procurement specialist’s salary rate is $63,007 per year. That is for the procurement specialist, who is the entry-level rank in the procurement department. The price goes up for the high-level procurement jobs. Analyze offers and purchase bids and negotiate accordingly.
Apart from the good salary rate, there’s also a 4.6% average salary increase and a 12.9% chance for an average bonus. And despite the COVID pandemic, around 76% of procurement managers received a bonus in the last year. Of course, the rate only includes those who are eligible. That means procurement managers who’ve worked hard and are the best in what they do.
What is the Role of a Purchasing Manager?
A purchasing manager’s role is to supervise the procurement of goods or services that the company needs. Purchasing managers seek the best quality for the lowest price, or what can give them the most value.
Additionally, they assess suppliers to check if they can meet the company’s needs. They negotiate contracts with the suppliers for compliance and to ensure that everything they have promised in the agreement will be fulfilled.
Furthermore, purchasing managers create purchasing strategies and manage the purchasing team in their daily activities. This is to ensure that everything goes smoothly in the procurement process.
Conclusion
In 2025, the procurement industry offers promising career prospects, attracting attention for purchasing managers’ salaries. This article outlines the latest salary insights, highlighting an average of $96,361 for North American procurement managers.
It emphasizes the critical role of the procurement department and encourages aspiring professionals to grasp key roles and salary expectations.
Frequentlyasked questions
What is a purchasing manager?
A purchasing manager is someone who manages purchasing or procurement as a whole.
Why is a purchasing manager important?
Purchasing managers are important because they create different procurement processes needed for the company to buy needed supplies.
What is the average salary of a purchasing manager?
The average salary of a purchasing manager differs according to region. In the United States alone, the average salary is about $130,000.
About the author
My name is Marijn Overvest, I’m the founder of Procurement Tactics. I have a deep passion for procurement, and I’ve upskilled over 200 procurement teams from all over the world. When I’m not working, I love running and cycling.
