Merchandise Buyer Salaries | | Selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. View Merchandise Buyer Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Merchandise Buyer | | Categories: Retail/Wholesale, Logistics, Materials Management, Purchasing, Sales | | | Buyer III Salaries | | Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May require a bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. May report to an executive or a manager. View Buyer III Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Buyer III, Senior Buyer | | Categories: Retail/Wholesale, Materials Management, Purchasing | | | Buyer IV Salaries | | Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May require a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. View Buyer IV Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Buyer IV | | Categories: Retail/Wholesale, Materials Management, Purchasing | | | Buyer I Salaries | | Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May require a bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. View Buyer I Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Buyer I, Entry Level Buyer | | Categories: Retail/Wholesale, Entry Level, Materials Management, Purchasing | | | Buyer II Salaries | | Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. View Buyer II Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Buyer II, Intermediate Level Buyer | | Categories: Retail/Wholesale, Materials Management, Purchasing | | | Merchandise Buyer Assistant Salaries | | Assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. May be responsible for some inventory replenishment but without open-to-buy responsibilities. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor. View Merchandise Buyer Assistant Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Assistant Merchandise Buyer, Merchandise Buyer - Assistant | | Categories: Retail/Wholesale, Logistics, Materials Management, Purchasing, Sales | | | Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Salaries | | Selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. View Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Merchandise Buyer, Sr., Merchandise Buyer, Sr, Senior Merchandise Buyer | | Categories: Retail/Wholesale, Logistics, Materials Management, Purchasing, Sales | | | Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salaries | | Assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor. View Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr., Associate Merchandise Buyer, Merchandise Buyer - Associate, Senior Merchandise Buyer - Assistant, Assistant Merchandise Buyer, Sr, Senior Assistant Merchandise Buyer, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. Assistant | | Categories: Retail/Wholesale, Logistics, Materials Management, Purchasing, Sales | | | Commodity Buyer Salaries | | Responsible for purchasing commodities to support a company's supply chain. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager. View Commodity Buyer Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Commodity Buyer, Commodities Buyer | | Categories: Purchasing, Logistics, Materials Management | | | Media Buyer Salaries | | Responsible for negotiating, scheduling, and buying appropriate media. Must identify target audience and ensure media reaches target audience. Works closely with media planner to implement media plan. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor. View Media Buyer Salaries | | | Alternate Job Titles: Media Buyer | | Categories: Advertising, Marketing, Media -- Broadcast, Media -- Print | | | |