Buyer Jobs in California

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 Specialist

  • CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • CA
  • 11 hours ago

(Job #546717) Buyer II, Procurement Specialist, Salary Range: $4,313 - $7,806 monthly....

Buyer

  • Union City, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Buyer to join the Lighting Sector Finelite Team in Union City, CA. What Will You Do? Plans and manages procurement of materials and all production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements....

Procurement Administrator I

  • San Carlos, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 17 hours 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
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 17 hours 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 I

  • North Hollywood, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • North Hollywood, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Business Profile: PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry. PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S,...

Procurement Specialist

  • Goleta, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Goleta, CA
  • 21 hours ago

POSITION OVERVIEW The Procurement Specialist will leverage best practices to ensure that we have a robust supplier relationship management process and that all purchased items meet the negotiated terms...

Sr Buyer/Planner

  • Torrance, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 1 day ago

Our client, a leader in the Aerospace, Automation & Energy industries, is seeking a Sr Buyer/Planner to join their team....

Vehicle Purchasing Agent

  • American Canyon, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • American Canyon, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Vehicle Purchasing Agent (VPA) is responsible for providing quality, efficient customer service regarding vehicle purchases and related programs. VPA’s are required to purchase vehicles,...

Procurement Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

sourcing experience, who understands contracts and working with legal Description: Marketing & International Sourcing team This team is primarily focused on the US category spend and in particular...

Procurement Specialist - Prototyping

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Prototyping Procurement Specialist QUALA is seeking a Prototyping Procurement Specialist for a long-term contract role working on-site in Foster City, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to work...

Sr Capital Project Procurement Specialist

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

relationship management/performance through the commercial contract management processes....

Supply Chain Procurement Specialist 2/3

  • CA
  • 2 days ago
  • CA
  • 2 days ago

. \* Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users \* In conjunction with quality organization...

Procurement Specialist - Indirect Sourcing

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 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)....

Strategic Sourcing Specialist-MRO

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

of relevant strategic sourcing experience Nice to Have Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, information systems, business discipline, plus 5+ years of work experience in strategic sourcing...

Supply Chain Operations Specialist II

  • Alameda, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA
  • 3 days ago

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Buyers in California 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 California
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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