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Purchasing Agent (but not Wholesale, Retail, or Farm Products) Salary

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Updated: 19 May 2013

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Purchasing Agent (but not Wholesale, Retail, or Farm Products) 2013 Total Pay (?

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$30,426 - $65,442

(Median)

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43K

54K

65K

MEDIAN: $43,252

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Purchasing Agent (but not Wholesale, Retail, or Farm Products) Job Listings

Purchasing Agent

May 21

URS Corporation - Germantown, MD

Job Title : Purchasing Agent Employment Category... 2. Lead and/or advise other Purchasing Assistant and Purchasing Agents. 3. Prepare and execute requests... - Indeed

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Lead Purchasing Agent/Buyer

May 15

URS Corporation - Germantown, MD

Sub Category: Administration Job Title : Lead Purchasing Agent/Buyer Employment Category/Status: full... with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR... - Indeed

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Agent-Purchasing

May 15

Marriott International - Falls Church, VA

With more than 300 managed properties worldwide (including conference centers) our flagship brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts celebrates the drive, focus, and... - Indeed

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National Salary Data

	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	$23K	$46K	$69K
Salary	$33,570 - $68,000
Bonus	$0.00 - $5,020
Profit Sharing	$328.45 - $7,603
Commission	$0.00 - $4,000
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). )	$30,426 - $65,442
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 19 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 1,238

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Purchasing Agent (but not Wholesale, Retail, or Farm Products) 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.

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Companies and Industries for Purchasing Agent (but not Wholesale, Retail, or Farm Products) Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Kane Warehousing Inc	$29,691 - $31,643
The Boeing Company	$73,000 - $97,500

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Manufacturing	$34,158 - $72,317
Construction	$33,336 - $69,163
Residential Building Construction	$31,909 - $64,428
Steel Manufacturing	$33,883 - $69,308
Machinery and Tool Manufacturing	$33,732 - $69,248

Key Statistics for Purchasing Agent (but not Wholesale, Retail, or Farm Products) Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 54%			Male 46%
Salary:	$38,231 - $57,815			$39,853 - $57,785

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

32%

5-9 years

28%

10-19 years

24%

20 years or more

13%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$32,007 - $70,817
Associate's Degree	$30,133 - $74,497
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$43,167 - $80,300
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business Administration	$29,354 - $87,586
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration	$32,973 - $78,467

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 83%		Dental: 68%
	Vision: 48%		None: 14%

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