Purchasing Managers
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 631 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 94% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
AI could do much of this on its own
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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