Browse Average Salary Ranges for Purchasing Jobs

What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Purchasing? There are 246 jobs in Purchasing category. Average salaries can vary and range from $60,662 to $290,732. 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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Associate Buyer

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

Buyer I

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

Buyer II

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

Buyer III

Alternate Job Titles: Purchasing Generalist III | Senior Buyer

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. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally ind... View job details

Buyer IV

Alternate Job Titles: Lead Buyer | Purchasing Generalist 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. 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. Typically requires a bachelor's... View job details

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About Retail & Wholesale Industry

The Retail & Wholesale sector encompasses companies that engage in the selling or distribution of durable and nondurable goods to retailers or directly to consumers. Examples of durable and nondurable goods include electronic goods, food and other groceries, hardware, motor vehicles, and clothing, among many other products.

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