How much does a Buyer IV make in Ames, IA? The average Buyer IV salary in Ames, IA is $110,363 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $98,924 and $122,614. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Buyer IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Buyer IV Salary $88,509 Ames,IA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Buyer IV Salary $98,924 Ames,IA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Buyer IV Salary $110,363 Ames,IA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Buyer IV Salary $122,614 Ames,IA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Buyer IV Salary $133,767 Ames,IA February 26, 2024
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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.

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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.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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Strategic Sourcing: Identifying spend profiles and developing channels to acquire the optimum value of supplies that align with organizational goals.

Planning 4.06%
Futures 1.4%
Strategic Sourcing 1.13%
Others 93.41%

Job Description for Buyer IV

Buyer IV 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. Being a Buyer IV tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May be responsible for checking and guiding the work of lower-level buyers. Additionally, Buyer IV typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Buyer IV is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Buyer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Buyer IV, the upper level is Commodity Manager and then progresses to Commodity Senior Manager.

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Buyer IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Buyer IV, the highest Buyer IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Buyer IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Buyer IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Buyer IV salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Ames, Iowa    Ames is a city in central Iowa approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is best known as the home of Iowa State University (ISU), with l....More

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