Buyer Jobs in Baltimore, MD
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.
Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager from the Institute for Supply Management/National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager...
Procurement Specialist - Goods and Services Buyer
- Laurel, MD (19 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 2 days ago
- Laurel, MD (19 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 2 days ago
The Senior Buyer/Procurement Specialist is responsible for allcradle-to-grave procurement and contract administration activities....
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the...
- Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 5 days ago
- Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 5 days ago
Administrative Assistant Location: Annapolis, MD Shift: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Contract: 6-month contract to hire Description + Provides clerical support for the department. + Tracks the status...
Procurement Officer II (DOT Procurement Officer II)
- Baltimore, MD
- 7 days ago
- Baltimore, MD
- 7 days ago
Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager from the Institute for Supply Management/National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager...
Responsibilities and Duties Prepare purchase orders, contracts and other procurement documents for approval by Director or Associate Director as necessary. Document procurement files completely...
Temporary Procurement Assistant
- Middle River, MD (12 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 7 days ago
- Middle River, MD (12 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 7 days ago
This is a temporary role from May-August. Pay is $18/hr. An integral part of the Intern function will be the ordering, expediting and searching for alternate suppliers to fulfill parts on back...
Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
- Linthicum, MD (6 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 8 days ago
- Linthicum, MD (6 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 8 days ago
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...
Purchasing Agent - (2500006W) Towson University
- Towson, MD (7 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 8 days ago
- Towson, MD (7 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 8 days ago
Towson University (TU) is one of the nations top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the...
Sr. Procurement Specialist - Goods and Services
- Laurel, MD (19 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 11 days ago
- Laurel, MD (19 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 11 days ago
The Senior Buyer/Procurement Specialist is responsible for all cradle-to-grave procurement and contract administration activities....
Introduction The State of Maryland is seeking Procurement professionalsto fill positions at all levels from entry to senior specifically asProcurement Officers I, II, & III and Procurement...
Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
- Linthicum, MD (6 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 13 days ago
- Linthicum, MD (6 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 13 days ago
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...
Work with Strategic Sourcing coordinator to transition new design changes into production....
REPOST PROCUREMENT AND OPERATIONS OFFICER (Procurement Officer II)
- Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 22 days ago
- Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Baltimore, MD)
- 22 days ago
Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer...
Procurement Officer (Administrative Officer III)
- Baltimore, MD
- 28 days ago
- Baltimore, MD
- 28 days ago
PROCUREMENT OFFICER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III Recruitment #2... DEPARTMENT Archives DATE OPENED 3/27/2025 1:00:00 PM FILING DEADLINE 4/10/2025 11:59:00 PM SALARY $57,275.00 - $92,108.00/year...
Demographic Data for Baltimore, MD
Moving to Baltimore, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Baltimore, MD below.
Buyer Online Courses and Training Opportunities
Title Synonyms
Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles
Salary for Buyer Jobs in Baltimore, MD
Highest Education Level
Buyers in Baltimore, MD offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Buyer position
- Change Orders
- Tenant Relations
- Capital Projects
- Arc welding
- Millwork
- Termination
- APICS
- Commodity Management
- Supplier Development
- Purchasing Management
- Request for Quotation
- Category Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Expediting
- Supplier Management
- Requisitions
- Supply Chain
- Purchase Orders
- Supply Chain Management
- Optimization
- Project Planning
- Cost Reduction
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Claims
- Contract Management
- Resolution
- Performance Management
- Financial Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Systems Applications & Products
- Customer Satisfaction
- Affirmative Action
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Relationship Management
- Strategy Development
- Risk Management
- Finance
- Purchasing
- Accounting
- Negotiation
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Education Experience
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Research Skills
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
Other Career Titles
Here are some other career titles that require similar skills