Buyer Jobs in South Dakota

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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Buyer

  • Yankton, SD
  • 21 hours ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 21 hours ago

Set Your Future IN MOTION Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. We continue to elevate our success based on a "One United Team" focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work...

Procurement Specialist

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION As a Procurement Specialist, you play a pivotal role in managing the procurement process for a power electronics manufacturing company. Your responsibilities...

Procurement Administrator (Developmental)

  • Pierre, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 3 days ago

Overview** GovCIO is currently hiring for a Procurement Administrator (Developmental) to support our growing team of procurement and subcontracts administrators. This position is fully remote...

Purchasing Agent

  • Yankton, SD
  • 27 days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 27 days ago

Its not just about your career or job title Its about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether its for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our...

Purchasing Agent

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 45+ days ago

Rapid City Medical Center is hiring a full-time Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for processing purchase orders based on requisitions received from various departments,...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in South Dakota

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

Highest Education Level

Buyers in South Dakota 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 South Dakota
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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