Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Buyer I

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Buyer I

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12 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $66,582, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $729.3K
Role median: $66,582
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$12,607$77,725+

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How total compensation varies among the 12 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare jurisdictions

Buyer beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $71,050 ranks #6 of 13. See Buyer across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose

$138,077 · 6

School District of Philadelphia

$87,036 · 5

$84,798 · 8

$75,216 · 8

$71,393 · 8

$70,208 · 133

$62,065 · 5

New York Public Authorities

$57,399 · 33

Median total compensation for comparable Buyer roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Other job titles in University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Christopher Cardaropoli

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$78,050

Base pay: $77,582
Overtime: $268
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,050
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,058
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430783211

Christopher Cardaropoli is a Buyer I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $78,050. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Valerie Vasquez-Alexander

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,573

Base pay: $76,017
Overtime: $356
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,573
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,058
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431017471

Valerie Vasquez-Alexander holds the role of Buyer I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,573. They are represented by MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Gina Vanasse

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,217

Base pay: $76,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,217
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,058
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430379704

Gina Vanasse is a Buyer I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $76,217. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Laurinda Johnston

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$72,428

Base pay: $72,218
Overtime: $10
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,428
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,498
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432166775

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Laurinda Johnston serves as a Buyer I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,428. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Gervasio Crespo

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$71,050

Base pay: $70,434
Overtime: $371
Other pay: $245
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,050
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,612
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $245
Pay Code A07: $45
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Gervasio Crespo is a Buyer I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $71,050. They are represented by MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Keith Morandi

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$69,873

Base pay: $69,514
Overtime: $159
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,873
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,190
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432426762

Keith Morandi works as a Buyer I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Keith earned $69,873 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Igor Taraburca

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$63,291

Base pay: $63,008
Overtime: $84
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,291
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,612
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432254304

Igor Taraburca is a Buyer I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $63,291. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Jenny Marinuzzi

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$63,158

Base pay: $62,839
Overtime: $119
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,158
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,174
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $200
Pay Code A14: $200
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432947126

Jenny Marinuzzi holds the role of Buyer I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,158. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Thomas Heim

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$61,517

Base pay: $60,869
Overtime: $648
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,517
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,387
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432596451
Year-to-Date Pay: $40,899

Thomas Heim works as a Buyer I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Thomas earned $61,517 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Timothy O'Connor

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$60,336

Base pay: $60,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,336
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,385
Bargaining Group Number: B32
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433453268
Year-to-Date Pay: $60,336

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Timothy O'Connor serves as a Buyer I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,336. They are represented by MTA/NEA Classified.

John St Denis

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$24,194

Base pay: $1,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,194
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,347
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $22,783
Service End Date: Jan 11, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430248924
Year-to-Date Pay: $24,194

John St Denis holds the role of Buyer I at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,194. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA USA Classified.

Stefan Freeman

Buyer I/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$12,607

Base pay: $12,383
Overtime: $15
Other pay: $208
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,607
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA USA Classified

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,611
Bargaining Group Number: A08
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $208
Service End Date: May 17, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433204812
Year-to-Date Pay: $12,607

Stefan Freeman works as a Buyer I for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Stefan earned $12,607 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA USA Classified.