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Purchasing Specialist

Average Purchasing Specialist Hourly Pay in Salt Lake City, Utah

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$17.49
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The average hourly pay for a Purchasing Specialist is $17.49 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$0 - $17
Total Pay
$34k - $41k
(last updated Aug 01 2019)
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What Do Purchasing Specialists Do?

Purchasing Specialist Tasks
  • Predict required packaging or resources according to customer requests and coordinate with vendors to obtain products.
  • Resolve billing issues and any conflicts between the company and the vendors.
  • Maintain working relationships with vendors, evaluate vendor contract terms, and negotiate prices.
  • Place, schedule, and follow-up on orders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
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Common Health Benefits for a Purchasing Specialist

Medical
67%
Dental
33%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Purchasing Specialists

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Purchasing Specialists

What is the highest pay for Purchasing Specialists in Salt Lake City?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Purchasing Specialist in Salt Lake City is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Purchasing Specialists in Salt Lake City?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Purchasing Specialist in Salt Lake City is $NaN / hour

How can Purchasing Specialists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Purchasing Specialist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Purchasing Specialist that oversees more junior Purchasing Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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