Buyer Jobs in Texas

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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Procurement Consultant

  • Plano, TX
  • moments ago
  • Plano, TX
  • moments ago

Procurement Consultant Plano, Texas 75024 Pay Range: $33.00-$35.00 hourly W2 Full Time position One year contract with possibility of extended contract. On-site/hybrid: Onsite Weekly - Every...

Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Utility)

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 hour ago

**THE POSITION** **Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist** This position is part of the Corporate Indirect Procurement Operating Supplies Category Strategy Team (CST)....

Project Buyer - Oil & Gas

  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Project Buyer - Oil & Gas TransTech Energy Location Houston Posted date 10 hours ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Other Job Title: Project Buyer - Oil & Gas Manufacturing...

Buyer/Planner - Manufacturing

  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Transform the every day with us Siemens Grand Prairie, Texas Breaker plant is looking for a Buyer-Planner to join their team....

Senior Buyer

  • Carrollton, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Carrollton, TX
  • 1 day ago

Additional Skills & Qualifications Strategic sourcing experience, including negotiating contracts, identifying potential new suppliers, and assessing suppliers' core competencies and risk points....

Procurement Specialist

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 1 day ago

Procurement Specialist Pasadena, TX PSC Group is now hiring a highly motivated, full-time, procurement specialist to support our indirect procurement efforts. This position is based at PSC Group...

This position will not only support our Medical Center location but also our West Houston and Woodlands location on different days throughout the week. More will be learned in the interview...

Senior Procurement Specialist

  • Irving, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 2 days ago

About the Opportunity An industry leader is looking to expand their Strategic Sourcing team by bringing on a Senior Specialist to help shape strategic vendor partnerships, drive cost-effective sourcing...

Procurement Specialist

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago

Role: Procurement Specialist Location: San Antonio, TX Type: Contract Duration: Long Term Position Responsibilities: Provides oversight and management of supply and demand, schedules, supplier...

Sourcing Procurement Manager

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago

Sourcing Procurement Manager. You will need deep experience in Sourcing and Procurement domain. You should have managed client engagement in the US and an offshore team. Key responsibilities:...

Commodity Buyer

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 2 days ago

The Commodity Buyer will manage the day-to-day contractual relationship with the vendors to build long-term sourcing relationships....

Supply Chain Operations Specialist I

  • TX
  • 2 days ago
  • TX
  • 2 days ago

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over...

Procurement Specialist - Strategic Sourving and contracts

  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for someone who has experience with strategic sourcing. What is strategic sourcing?...

Buyer

  • Mineral Wells, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Mineral Wells, TX
  • 2 days ago

Org Marketing Statement Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead...

Procurement Specialist

  • San Marcos, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Marcos, TX
  • 2 days ago

Posting Number: 2025553 Posting/Functional Title: Procurement Specialist University Pay Plan Title: Procurement Specialist Location: San Marcos Department: University Libraries Recruitment Type:...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Texas

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Highest Education Level

Buyers in Texas 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 Texas
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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