Buyer Jobs
A Buyer in the logistics industry is responsible for purchasing goods, materials, or services for their company to use or resell. They are required to analyze market trends, maintain inventory levels, negotiate deals with suppliers, evaluate the quality of products, and work closely with other departments such as sales and production to ensure the company's supply needs are met. Their role is critical to the company's profitability and efficiency as they strive to find high-quality products at the best rates. They also need to have a strong understanding of supply chain management.
Key skills for a Buyer in the logistics industry include excellent negotiation and communication skills, strong analytical thinking, and a good understanding of supply and demand trends. Certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) can be advantageous. A background in business, finance, or a related field is typically required. Roles that a person may have before becoming a Buyer could include Purchasing Assistant, Inventory Analyst, or Procurement Specialist.
What You Will Do As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be part of the global strategic sourcing team responsible for the Nickel and Stainless spend category, reporting to a global strategic sourcing...
Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Engines and Engine Components
- Euclid, OH
- 30+ days ago
- Euclid, OH
- 30+ days ago
, Alternators, associated support components, and others, reporting to a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager....
Procurement Consultant Full-Time Boston, MA or Springfield, MA The Opportunity At MassMutual, we're passionate about helping millions of people find financial freedom and this passion has driven...
Purchasing Agent Clerk - Birmingham Outpatient
- Birmingham, AL
- 2 hours ago
- Birmingham, AL
- 2 hours ago
Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure...
A Buyer II may be procuring product in support of a Vallen distribution center, warehouse, an assigned client, and/or an assigned vendor....
Position Summary: Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as an On-site Buyer....
This role is responsible for purchasing all materials used in the kitting operation and will ensure material availability to meet forecasted requirements while maintaining targeted inventory...
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for strategic commodity management through supplier relationships, supplier risk mitigation, operating margin expansion...
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for strategic commodity management through supplier relationships, supplier risk mitigation, operating margin expansion...
Relationship Management processes as well as managing robust communication with suppliers and internal business partners....
Job Summary: Execution across multiple categories, strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness,...
Additional Information Job Number 25072279 Job Category Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance Location Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 N 1st Street, Phoenix, Arizona, United...
Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...
(Job #546717) Buyer II, Procurement Specialist, Salary Range: $4,313 - $7,806 monthly....
MEPPIs Electrical Distribution Division (EDD) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to manage the procurement and inventory of materials essential to our production operations....
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