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What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Purchasing? There are 61 jobs in Purchasing category. Average salaries can vary and range from $60,853 to $77,587. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from October 25, 2024.

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Alternate Job Titles: Buyer I | Entry Buyer | Junior Buyer | Purchasing Generalist I

Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Associate Buyer | Entry Buyer | Junior Buyer | Purchasing Generalist I

Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Intermediate Buyer | Purchasing Generalist II

Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Gains expo... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Commodity Buyer I | Materials Procurement Buyer I | Strategic Commodity Buyer I

Purchases raw materials used to process and manufacture products or to conduct research or other business activities. Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers to develop reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities. Participates in bidd... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Commodity Buyer II | Materials Procurement Buyer II | Strategic Commodity Buyer II

Purchases raw materials used to process and manufacture products or to conduct research or other business activities. Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers to develop reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities. Participates in bidd... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Commodities Purchasing Specialist I | Materials Procurement Buyer I | Strategic Commodity Buyer I

Purchases raw materials used to process and manufacture products or to conduct research or other business activities. Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers to develop reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities. Participates in bidd... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Commodities Purchasing Specialist II | Materials Procurement Buyer II | Strategic Commodity Buyer II

Purchases raw materials used to process and manufacture products or to conduct research or other business activities. Monitors and analyzes the commodities market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchase decisions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors suppliers to develop reliable sourcing and ensure the quality and availability of required commodities. Participates in bidd... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Rebuyer | Demand Planning & Buying Specialist I | Re-order Inventory Control Analyst I | Replenishment Buyer I

Develops inventory replenishment models and forecasts to make purchasing decisions to ensure optimal inventory and stock levels meet customer demand. Analyzes historical sales, pricing, demand data, market trends, and other statistical metrics to prepare inventory requirement forecasts. Creates a buying plan and recommends order quantities and pricing to guide inventory replenishment and new purch... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Rebuyer | Demand Planner I | Re-order Inventory Control Analyst I | Replenishment Buyer I

Develops inventory replenishment models and forecasts to make purchasing decisions to ensure optimal inventory and stock levels meet customer demand. Analyzes historical sales, pricing, demand data, market trends, and other statistical metrics to prepare inventory requirement forecasts. Creates a buying plan and recommends order quantities and pricing to guide inventory replenishment and new purch... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Buyer I | Associate Buyer | Junior Buyer | Purchasing Generalist I

Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager... View job details

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