Operations Buyer made a median salary around $81,413 in May, 2024.
The best-paid 25 percent made $90,983 probably that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made around $72,851.
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Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic
differential
The states and districts that pay Operations Buyer the highest salary are District of Columbia (around $82,151)
, California (around $81,413), New Jersey (around $80,896), Alaska (around $80,380), and Massachusetts (around $80,306).
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 Operations Buyer, the first career path typically starts with a
Buyer III position
, and then progresses to Buyer IV.
Q:What is the salary range of Operations Buyer in California?
A:In 2024
, the lowest-paid Operations Buyer in California earned an average annual salary of $72,851
, while the highest-paid made $90,983.
Q:What is the salary for an Operations Buyer in California?
A:Operations Buyer employed in California earned an average salary of $81,413 in 2024.
Average Operations Buyer Pay vs. Other Jobs
Operations Buyer earned an average salary of $81,413 in 2024.
Other jobs related to Operations Buyer earned the following average salary in May, 2024.
Senior Operations Buyermade $81,591,Buyermade $68,829,Buyer Senior BuyerandMerchandise Buyermade $58,731and $116,136 respectively.
Merchandise Buyer selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
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.