How much does a Lead Buyer make in Kansas? The average Lead Buyer salary in Kansas is $109,850 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $98,460 and $122,040. 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 $88,090 KS February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $98,460 KS February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $109,850 KS February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $122,040 KS February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $133,138 KS February 26, 2024
25% $98,460 10% $88,090 90% $133,138 75% $122,040 $109,850 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

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    Lead Buyer

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbyville, KS Avg. Salary $107,627 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abilene, KS Avg. Salary $106,583 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Admire, KS Avg. Salary $105,539 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agenda, KS Avg. Salary $106,599 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agra, KS Avg. Salary $106,599 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albert, KS Avg. Salary $107,627 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alden, KS Avg. Salary $107,627 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alexander, KS Avg. Salary $107,627 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allen, KS Avg. Salary $105,539 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alma, KS Avg. Salary $105,539 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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