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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.
Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Buyer to join our team!...
What You Will Do As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be part of the global strategic sourcing team responsible for the Nickel and Stainless spend category, reporting to a global strategic sourcing...
Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Engines and Engine Components
- Euclid, OH
- 21 days ago
- Euclid, OH
- 21 days ago
, Alternators, associated support components, and others, reporting to a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager....
Purchasing Agent Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled SUMMARY: Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies,...
Manages procurement activities to support production schedules through strategic purchasing, MRP analysis, and supplier coordination in a manufacturing environment. Job Requirements: Bachelors...
Provides Buyers assistance with obtaining information and processing purchase orders, as directed during peak procurement periods....
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...
The Buyer also prepares and analyzes quotes and negotiates pricing options....
Overview Job Overview Cattle Procurement Specialist is responsible for cattle sourcing and networking to meet the strategy goals set by VP of Procurement. This role includes understanding market...
Procurement Specialist (Short-term) GateWay Community College in Phoenix, AZ Apply Now Type: Full-Time Salary: $18.82-$22.63 Posted: 04/15/2025 Category: Business and Financial Services...
Company Description Andres Landscape is a family owned, full service landscape company based in Molalla, OR. We are one of the largest commercial landscape providers in the state with operations...
Category Associate (Procurement Consultant)
- Indianapolis, IN
- 5 hours ago
- Indianapolis, IN
- 5 hours ago
Department PURCHASING (UA-PUR-IUBLA) Job Summary This Category Associate position is a beginning buyer role....
Who we are: Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese...
This critical role oversees governance and strategic sourcing for approximately $200M in annual spend....
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