Purchasing agents

Agentes de compras

7.5
AI exposure: High
7.5 / 10
Theoretical estimate — not a prediction
Employees
107K
Average salary
33,243 €
Exposed wage index
2.7B €
employment × salary × score
Score sub-components
D
Displacement potential 8
C
Current AI capability 8
F
Physical barrier 3
R
Regulatory friction 3
Formula: (D*C/10)*(1-F/20)*(1-R/20)
Automation vector
Their work consists of negotiating with suppliers and managing the supply of goods in a purely digital and logistical environment. AI optimises supplier selection based on price, lead times, and historical quality, automating much of the routine purchasing process. The negotiation of long-term strategic contracts and the resolution of crises in the global supply chain maintain the need for a human purchasing agent.
Automation vector (Spanish)
Su trabajo consiste en negociar con proveedores y gestionar el suministro de mercancías en un entorno puramente digital y logístico. La IA optimiza la selección de proveedores basándose en precios, plazos y calidad histórica, automatizando gran parte del proceso de compra rutinario. La negociación de contratos estratégicos a largo plazo y la resolución de crisis en la cadena de suministro global mantienen la necesidad de un agente de compras humano.
Hybrid EU AI Act: Minimal risk Employment confidence: A
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Source: LFS Q4 2025, INE Census 2021, SEPE 2024 · Methodology v30 · CC BY 4.0 · Authors: Álvaro de Nicolás, Miguel Sureda