Career switch, measured
From Purchasing Agent to Administrative Services Manager
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 36% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Procurement, Accounting, Regulatory compliance, Research; the main skills to add are Budgeting, Payroll, Accounts payable, Office administration.
36%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillPurchasing AgentAdministrative Services Manager
- Procurement85%36%
- Accounting26%33%
- Regulatory compliance34%31%
- Research25%21%
- Leadership34%55%
- Contract management26%7%
- Auditing16%15%
- Excel34%15%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Administrative Services Manager postings, rarely in Purchasing Agent ones.
SkillPurchasing AgentAdministrative Services Manager
- Budgeting14%61%
- Payroll–30%
- Accounts payable–25%
- Office administration–24%
- Scheduling–22%
- Accounts receivable–16%
- Driving–13%
- Medical billing–13%
Plan your move to Administrative Services Manager
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