Average annual salary of a purchasing pro with MRO responsibility

Source: Purchasing's annual salary survey

WHAT IT MEANS: It's lower than the average for all buyers responding to Purchasing's annual salary survey.

Average raise earned by purchasing pros with MRO responsibility

Source: Purchasing's annual salary survey

WHAT IT MEANS: MRO buyers got a good-sized raise compared to colleagues with responsibility for buying other commodities. It's a sign that MRO is becoming more important.

Highest average annual salary for a purchasing pro

Source: Purchasing's annual salary survey

WHAT IT MEANS: The respondent to the salary survey who earns this compensation says MRO is his main responsibility.