Buyer Jobs in Florida

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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Senior Purchasing Agent

  • Maitland, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Maitland, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description Summary As a Senior Purchasing Agent working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers by reviewing terms and conditions,...

Buyer Supply Chain Day Shift Full Time

  • Leesburg, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Leesburg, FL
  • 16 hours ago

Overview Since the doors opened more than 60 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of...

Direct Buyer Specialist

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Take Flight in Your Career: Become a Direct Buyer Specialist in Aerospace Excellence!...

Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Electronics)

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day 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...

Technical Purchasing Agent

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

This role manages the procurement of materials and services, including evaluating and selecting suppliers based on cost, delivery, and quality standards. It also supports the Technical Manager...

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Purchasing Agent III - 77000160

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago

Purchasing Manager certificate and one year of experience as described above; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in business and one year of experience as described above...

Buyer Sr.

  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Our Sr Buyer will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of Blue Origin....

Talent Acquisition Operations Recruiter

  • Thonotosassa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Thonotosassa, FL
  • 1 day ago

Talent Acquisition Operations Recruiter Contract Duration: 1 year Location: Tampa, FL Work Type: Hybrid Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly motivated Talent Acquisition Operations...

Assistant Property & Procurement Officer

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

This position performs difficult professional, technical and administrative work in planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of the Property and Procurement Division, including...

Procurement Specialist

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago

Provides and analyzes standard program reporting to client buyers and stakeholders, to include the support of ad hoc report requests as required....

Purchasing Agent

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Summary This position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. Help Overview Accepting applications...

Buyer

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 3 days ago

We are currently seeking an on-site (not remote), Buyer for our Clearwater, FL facility. Contract term - ASAP through September....

Purchasing Agent

  • Doral, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Doral, FL
  • 5 days ago

Purchasing Agent - HVAC Industry Base Pay: 65K-68K Location: Doral, FL Must haves: Experience in procurement/purchasing, in the HVAC Industry or plumbing. Familiarity with HVAC equipment Nice to...

Procurement Specialist

  • Hollywood, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Hollywood, FL
  • 5 days ago

Guides the long-term global strategic sourcing approach for a portfolio of 20+ strategic and critical suppliers The day-to-day Drive delivery of innovative sourcing strategies underpinned by core strategic...

Senior Buyer

  • Naples, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 6 days ago

Org Marketing Statement At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft,...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Florida

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Buyers in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
17.4%
High School or GED
15.3%
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 Florida
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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