Career fit quiz

Is Purchasing Agent the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the purchasing agent career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the purchasing agent job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I enjoy negotiating deals
Statement 2 of 8I like comparing options and costs
Statement 3 of 8I’m organized with details
Statement 4 of 8I can build relationships with suppliers
Statement 5 of 8I stay calm when deliveries are late
Statement 6 of 8I want a business career in supply chain
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years or experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $77,710 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Buyers and purchasing agents find suppliers, request quotes, negotiate prices and contracts, place orders and track deliveries for the goods and services organizations use or resell.

  • Identify and evaluate suppliers
  • Request quotes and proposals
  • Negotiate prices, terms and contracts
  • Issue purchase orders
  • Track orders and expedite deliveries

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