How much does a Buyer I make in California? The average Buyer I salary in California is $67,755 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $60,580 and $75,501. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Buyer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Buyer I Salary $54,048 CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Buyer I Salary $60,580 CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Buyer I Salary $67,755 CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Buyer I Salary $75,501 CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Buyer I Salary $82,553 CA February 26, 2024
25% $60,580 10% $54,048 90% $82,553 75% $75,501 $67,755 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Buyer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

2.

Packaging: Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.

3.

Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

Planning 5.6%
Packaging 1.03%
Microsoft Office 1.91%
Others 91.46%

Job Description for Buyer I

Buyer 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. Being a Buyer I tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Buyer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Buyer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Buyer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $65,210 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $65,501 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $68,561 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $65,137 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $62,326 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $67,379 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $65,347 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $61,182 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $74,942 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $74,770 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Buyer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Buyer I, the first career path typically starts with a Buyer II position, and then progresses to Buyer IV.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Commodity Buyer II position, and then progresses to Commodity Buyer IV.

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