How much does a Lead Buyer make in New York? The average Lead Buyer salary in New York is $123,560 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $110,750 and $137,280. 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.

Lead Buyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $99,087 NY April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $110,750 NY April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $123,560 NY April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $137,280 NY April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $149,771 NY April 24, 2024
25% $110,750 10% $99,087 90% $149,771 75% $137,280 $123,560 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

The Lead Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being a Lead Buyer may be responsible for checking and guiding the work of lower-level buyers. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Lead Buyer typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Lead Buyer is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. Working as a Lead Buyer typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Purchasing Generalist III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Lead Buyer

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $126,915 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $115,209 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $114,050 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $132,131 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $127,147 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $127,147 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $125,409 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $123,786 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $117,759 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $114,630 Date Updated April 24, 2024
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