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10 of the Most Popular Types of Purchasing Assistant Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications you need to begin a career as a purchasing assistant include experience at a job with related duties and a high school diploma or equivalent, although many companies look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or another similar field. You can sometimes find positions that provide on-the-job training under the supervision of a purchasing manager to learn your responsibilities and enhance your skills. A Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification from APICS or another similar credential can help you stand out from other applicants. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are necessary for these positions.

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Top Types Of Purchasing Assistant Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Purchasing Assistant positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Restaurant Purchasing

    Salary range: $38,000 - $49,000

    Restaurant Purchasing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Restaurant Purchasing jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $49,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Restaurant Purchasing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Assistant Buyer No Experience

    Salary range: $40,000 - $53,000

    Assistant Buyer No Experience is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Assistant Buyer No Experience jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $53,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Assistant Buyer No Experience job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Steel Purchasing

    Salary range: $43,000 - $60,000

    Steel Purchasing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Steel Purchasing jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Steel Purchasing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Vallen Distribution

    Salary range: $34,000 - $43,000

    Vallen Distribution is a typical job search query Most salaries for Vallen Distribution jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $43,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Vallen Distribution job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Vanderlande

    Salary range: $99,000 - $129,000

    Vanderlande is a common job search query. Most salaries for Vanderlande jobs pay between $99,000 (25th percentile) and $129,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Vanderlande job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Nutraceutical Procurement

    Salary range: $42,000 - $47,500

    Nutraceutical Procurement is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Nutraceutical Procurement jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $47,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Nutraceutical Procurement job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Electrical Purchasing Manager

    Salary range: $65,000 - $100,000

    Electrical Purchasing Manager is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Electrical Purchasing Manager jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $100,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Electrical Purchasing Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Purchasing

    Salary range: $43,000 - $60,000

    Remote Purchasing is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Remote Purchasing jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Remote Purchasing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Overseas Purchasing

    Salary range: $38,000 - $49,000

    Overseas Purchasing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Overseas Purchasing jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $49,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Overseas Purchasing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Hardware Buyer

    Salary range: $55,000 - $79,000

    Hardware Buyer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hardware Buyer jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $79,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hardware Buyer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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