Buyer Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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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Logistics Sourcing Analyst

  • Miami Gardens, FL (17 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Miami Gardens, FL (17 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 4 hours ago

Logistics Sourcing Analyst Job Description The Sourcing Analyst role for Supply Chain will support the Global Supply Chain Procurement team's annual goals and objectives for evaluating,...

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Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Key Technology)

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 19 hours ago

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for strategic commodity management through supplier relationships, supplier risk mitigation, operating margin expansion...

Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 19 hours ago

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for strategic commodity management through supplier relationships, supplier risk mitigation, operating margin expansion...

Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Sourcing & Procurement Management 5+ Supplier & Subcontractor Management 5+ Category Management 5+ Contract Management 5+ Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration 5+ Process Improvement & Standardization...

Procurement Specialist- Hardware

  • Tamarac, FL (5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tamarac, FL (5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Relationship Management Experience Who We Are As the world’s largest independent aerospace distribution company, Proponent offers high-quality aircraft parts to our partners throughout the world....

Buyer

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Buyer position is part of the Purchasing Department responsible for the procurement and distribution of aircraft materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the heavy maintenance...

JR Buyer

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 6 days ago

Vaco is hiring a JR Buyer Location: Oakland Park, FL (fully onsite) Schedule - 4 day work week, Monday-Thursday 6:30AM-5PM POSITION PURPOSE Responsible for various inventory planning and purchasing...

Senior Purchasing Agent

  • Cooper City, FL (9 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cooper City, FL (9 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) preferred or...

Costing, Sourcing & Procurement Manager

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago

About the Company Flow aims to create a superior living environment that enhances the lives of our residents and communities by developing, acquiring, owning, and managing multifamily apartment...

Prepared Foods Order Writer (Deli / Culinary - Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time

  • North Miami, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Miami, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Orders, replenishes and merchandises prepared foods products and participates in regional programs for purchasing and promotions. Monitors inventory control and replenishes product. Assists in...

Sourcing & Procurement Manager

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago

procurement and / or strategic sourcing initiatives A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects, tasks, and/or initiatives...

Procurement Specialist

  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Procurement Specialist Boca Raton, FL Approximate contract length is 3+ Months This is a Hybrid out of the Boca Raton office. 3 days in office 2 remote but they can be in office all 5 days....

JR Buyer

  • Oakland Park, FL (1 mile from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Oakland Park, FL (1 mile from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Vaco is hiring a JR Buyer Location: Oakland Park, FL (fully onsite) Schedule - 4 day work week, Monday-Thursday 6:30AM-5PM Salary: $60-70k POSITION PURPOSE Responsible for various inventory planning...

Buyer II

  • Opa Locka, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Opa Locka, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Finding new strategic sourcing opportunities for both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. Proactively solving problems with suppliers on quality, transportation, safety concerns, etc....

Procurement Specialist

  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Orlando, Florida, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers. With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no...

Demographic Data for Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Highest Education Level

Buyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
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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