How much does a Buyer I make in the United States? The average Buyer I salary in the United States is $61,428 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,923 and $68,451. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Buyer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Buyer I Salary $49,001 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Buyer I Salary $54,923 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Buyer I Salary $61,428 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Buyer I Salary $68,451 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Buyer I Salary $74,844 US February 26, 2024
25% $54,923 10% $49,001 90% $74,844 75% $68,451 $61,428 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Planning 14.85%
Packaging 2.72%
Microsoft Office 5.06%
Others 77.37%

Job Description for Buyer I

Buyer 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. Being a Buyer I tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Buyer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Buyer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Buyer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Buyer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Buyer I, the first career path typically starts with a Buyer II position, and then progresses to Buyer IV.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Commodity Buyer II position, and then progresses to Commodity Buyer IV.

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Buyer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Buyer I, the highest Buyer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Buyer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Buyer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Buyer I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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