Buyer Jobs in Largo, 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.

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Sourcing Analyst

  • Falls Church, VA (20 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (20 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 3 days ago

We also have a group of dedicated buyers that support specific programs/requirements....

Buyer

  • Falls Church, VA (20 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (20 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Experience in supplier relationship management, supply-base diversity, and cost optimization....

Procurement Officer 3G (Repost)

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (7 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (7 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

Procurement Officer 3G (Repost) Salary $61,153.00 - $131,914.00 Annually Location FIRE - Largo, MD Job Type Probationary FT Job Number 09131 Department Fire-EMS Department Division SRMP-CLY-FIRE...

Procurement Officer 3G

  • Largo, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Largo, MD
  • 6 days ago

Come join our team! Prince Georges County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving...

Purchasing Agent

  • Stevensville, MD (23 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stevensville, MD (23 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Primary responsibilities include acting as a Buyer Planner and assisting with the planning and procurement of materials needed to fulfill customer orders....

Operations and Procurement Officer, Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit Services for Reporting (MEASURE) in Ukraine Project, Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is...

Procurement Specialist

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Procurement Specialist United States Contracts, Procurement, Legal & Proposal Services 21583 Procurement Specialist LOCATION: Remote U.S. JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret (Active or...

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Procurement Specialist Senior

  • Alexandria, VA (16 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (16 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Job#: 2076422 Job Description: For immediate response, please send to [email protected] : WORD resume, desired hourly/salary rate, and best time to speak! Job Title: Procurement Specialist III...

Senior Procurement Specialist

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Senior Procurement Specialist United States Contracts, Procurement, Legal & Proposal Services 21584 Senior Procurement Specialist LOCATION: Remote U.S. JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret...

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Procurement Specialist

  • Bethesda, MD (18 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (18 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Professional certification, such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or equivalent....

Buyer

  • Laurel, MD (15 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Laurel, MD (15 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 15 days ago

exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.Job SummaryWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer...

Purchasing Agent

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (7 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (7 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Summary Job title: Purchasing Agent Job ID: ... Department: Upper Marlboro - CED Location: MD-Upper Marlboro Description Summary: As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for sourcing goods...

Procurement Specialist

  • Linthicum, MD (22 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Linthicum, MD (22 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to support a large Department of Defense (DoD) contract with a multi-million dollar yearly procurement budget. The procurement specialist...

Supply Chain Operations Specialist, Process Operational Excellence Team (POET)

  • Arlington, VA (17 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (17 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 17 days ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

Material Procurement Specialist, Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS)

  • Arlington, VA (17 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (17 miles from Largo, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Amazons Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Largo, MD

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Highest Education Level

Buyers in Largo, MD 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 Largo, MD
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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