Start your careers in purchasing as a junior buyer

Many people choose to start their purchasing careers as a junior buyer. This entry level position allows you to learn the ropes from someone more experienced than you. Once you have a good handle on how to run things, you will be able to advance in your career.

I recommend: Use well-known job boards such as Juju and Simply Hired to find entry level purchasing positions. In most cases, you can upload your resume and let potential employers contact you directly.

Search for purchasing jobs online to advance your career

Search for and apply for several positions in your area. You can never be sure which jobs will be a good fit. It's best to have as many choices as you can.

I recommend: PurchasingJobs.com lists the available purchasing jobs. In many cases, they show you a salary range for the position. You may also want to look at Go Jobs, which also has several available positions.

Find high level purchasing manager jobs for people with experience

Once you have several years of experience under your belt, it is time to start looking for purchasing management jobs. These jobs often come with more responsibility and a higher paycheck.

I recommend: NextLevelPurchasing.com lists management jobs available to those with an SPSM certification. If you do not have certification, you can learn more about it there. DiversityWorking.com also lists purchasing management jobs. They encourage members of minority groups to apply.