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Updated: 21 May 2013

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Purchaser 2013 Total Pay (?

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$26,541 - $57,045

(Median)

27K

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39K

48K

57K

MEDIAN: $39,401

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Purchaser Job Listings

Produce Purchaser

May 15

Cherry Capital Foods - Traverse City, MI

We are happy to announce that our growth over the last two years and our goals for 2013 require that we hire additional staff. We are seeking candidates with... - Indeed

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Project Purchaser, Power Plants

May 08

Wartsila North America, Inc. - Houston, TX

Wärtsilä North America is currently seeking a Project Purchaser. Please note: relocation costs and/or immigration support is not available for this postion... - Indeed

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Purchaser / Buyer (Construction, Industrial) - Houston

May 15

Burns & McDonnell - Houston, TX

We are looking for a Purchaser to support our growing office in Houston, TX. The Purchaser will communicate... management/senior purchasers in procurement status... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$21K	$42K	$63K
Salary	$31,047 - $60,436
Bonus	$0.00 - $3,854
Profit Sharing	$0.00 - $5,034
Commission	$491.32 - $7,034
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$26,541 - $57,045
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 21 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 511

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Purchaser Tasks

Test and evaluate sample products, draw up and approve requisitions, and ensure adequate supply.
Research and identify vendors, and negotiate to achieve desired quality, price, and timetables.
Inventory existing property and conduct audits.
Procure and contract for goods and services in a specific industry.
Take corrective action when defective goods are received.

Read more about: Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products, Procurement Clerks

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Companies and Industries for Purchaser Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Manufacturing	$29,746 - $46,369
Construction	$34,836 - $58,725
Retail/Wholesale Distribution	$39,443 - $61,000
Steel Manufacturing	$39,663 - $50,421
Food Service	$39,600 - $55,955

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Key Statistics for Purchaser Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 53%			Male 47%
Salary:	$34,025 - $48,835			$37,627 - $51,003

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

46%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

18%

20 years or more

10%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$29,910 - $59,726
Associate's Degree	$28,607 - $61,695
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$40,034 - $44,281
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business Administration	$43,016 - $57,000

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 75%		Dental: 57%
	Vision: 40%		None: 24%

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