How much does a Buyer I make in Cambridge, IL? The average Buyer I salary in Cambridge, IL is $57,791 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $51,671 and $64,397. 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. 

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Buyer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Buyer I Salary $46,099 Cambridge,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Buyer I Salary $51,671 Cambridge,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Buyer I Salary $57,791 Cambridge,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Buyer I Salary $64,397 Cambridge,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Buyer I Salary $70,411 Cambridge,IL May 28, 2024
25% $51,671 10% $46,099 90% $70,411 75% $64,397 $57,791 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Leviton Manufacturing - Bloomingdale, IL

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Leviton Manufacturing - Bloomingdale, IL

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Mauser Packaging Solutions - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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WernerCo. - Crystal Lake, IL

What skills does a Buyer I need?

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.

2.

Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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Packaging: Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.

Planning 5.6%
Microsoft Office 1.91%
Packaging 1.03%
Others 91.46%
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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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Job Openings for Buyer I in Cambridge, IL
  • About LevitonAt Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy manag...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • About Leviton. At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy man...
    - 10 Days Ago
  • The Indirect Buyer will develop and execute a category strategy for selected spend categories that will evolve based on business needs. Top Indirect spend ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Title: - Buyer. Location: - Crystal Lake. Work Schedule: - 5 Days onsite. Purpose. Manage and maintain WernerCo Crystal Lake’s tactical procurement activit...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Job Summary. Reporting to the supply chain manager, the buyer will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain in Canada and ...
    - 3 Days Ago

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.

Those that have already made the climb...
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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 3.5% 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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Cambridge, Illinois    Cambridge is a village in Henry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,160 at the 2010 census, down from 2,180 in 2000. It is the count....More

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