Buyer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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.

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Procurement Administrator I

  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Procurement Administrator I Salary $76,434.00 - $114,651.00 Annually Location San Carlos, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00196 Division Finance Department Contracts & Procurement Opening...

Procurement Administrator III

  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Procurement Administrator III Salary $114,493.00 - $171,739.00 Annually Location San Carlos, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00197 Division Finance Department Contracts & Procurement Opening...

Procurement Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

Required Skills: 5-9 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement in marketing or indirect services A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or similar (preference: MBA or JD)....

Procurement Specialist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

management 3+ years working with purchasing/commodity mgt Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role, preferably in the industry relevant to the organization....

Purchasing Administrator

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

This role will support the strategic sourcing of construction and design services, as well as material suppliers....

Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Purchasing and Inventory Specialist Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end...

Procurement Specialist

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities: To understand business need of all the groups of the company, working with business stakeholders to establish the procurement program. Demonstrate expertise in the indirect...

Produce Order Writer (Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to...

Buyer

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Position Description At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join the Finelite Team in Union City, CA. What Will You Do?...

Buyer

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Buyers to build upon best-practices. Build and maintain vendor relationships to not only support PO fulfillment, but also negotiate volume discounts and price breaks wherever possible....

Buyer/Planner - Components

  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 days ago

Job Req ID: 26290 About Supermicro: Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data,...

Sr. Sourcing Analyst

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 18 days ago

#bringyourflavor #LI-ED1 What you will be doing The Own Brands Strategic Sourcing Department has an opening for a Sr. Sourcing Analyst....

Procurement Specialist- Remote

  • San Jose, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 20 days ago

Procurement Specialist- Remote Office, Clerical & Administrative $ 26 / Hour location_on San Jose, Californiapass_calibration Remote work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON...

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Procurement Professional / Purchasing Agent / Buyer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 26 days ago

Why Join Us? As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people....

Buyer II

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3-5 related experience in IT Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Operations functions such as Purchasing/Commodity Management/Demand Management...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in San Jose, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Buyers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
17.3%
High School or GED
15.4%
Associate's Degree
11.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.8%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Buyers in San Jose, CA
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%


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