How much does a Lead Buyer make in New Mexico? The average Lead Buyer salary in New Mexico is $106,610 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $95,560 and $118,450. 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 $85,500 NM March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $95,560 NM March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $106,610 NM March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $118,450 NM March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $129,230 NM March 26, 2024
25% $95,560 10% $85,500 90% $129,230 75% $118,450 $106,610 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $100,710 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $107,532 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $103,139 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $108,689 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $107,532 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $107,301 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $101,404 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $107,532 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $104,179 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $107,532 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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