How much does a Lead Buyer make in New Jersey? The average Lead Buyer salary in New Jersey is $126,730 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $113,590 and $140,800. 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 $101,627 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $113,590 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $126,730 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $140,800 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lead Buyer Salary $153,610 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $113,590 10% $101,627 90% $153,610 75% $140,800 $126,730 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $130,658 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $132,970 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $133,086 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $130,542 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $135,051 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $130,658 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $128,692 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $129,733 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $133,086 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $130,658 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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