Buyer Jobs in Alaska
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.
Purchasing Manager Mid-level Cost control Contracts Telecommunication Purchasing Pivot tables Business Administration Business Associate's degree Materials management Communication skills Under 1 year...
['Alaska Village Electric Cooperative', '3.9', 'Procurement Specialist', 'Easy Apply', 'Anchorage, AK'][]
Summary This vacancy is for a GS - 1105 - 7, PURCHASING AGENT located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE KETCHIKAN, AK. Help Overview Accepting applications Open &...
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This vacancy is for a GS - 1105 - 7, PURCHASING AGENT located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE KETCHIKAN. To qualify at the GS-7 grade level, applicants must have at...
We currently have an opportunity for a Full Time Buyer at our Pogo Fairbanks Office working a schedule of Tuesday - Friday, 10 hours per day....
Procurement Specialist - Expeditor - Anchorage, AK
- Anchorage, AK
- 10 days ago
- Anchorage, AK
- 10 days ago
Assist engineers with creating new requisition in SmartPlant Materials Assist buyers with creating new purchase order in SmartPlant Materials....
Alaska Garden & Pet Supply, Inc. INVENTORY AND PURCHASING SPECIALIST in Anchorage , Alaska JOB SUMMARY The Inventory and Purchasing Specialist at Alaska Garden and Pet Supply is responsible for...
Job: Operations* *Organization: Procurement US 9100 *Title: *Buyer - Anchorage Location: AK-Anchorage Requisition ID: USA0003DQ...
PROCUREMENT OFFICER The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) is recruiting for a Procurement Officer to perform and manage procurements. The position reports to the Director of Administrative...
Area Buyer (Anchorage, AK) Hybrid role: Onsite & Virtual
- Anchorage, AK
- 30+ days ago
- Anchorage, AK
- 30+ days ago
Team cooperation & continuous improvement: Participate on a team of 3-10 talented Buyers and help drive continuous improvement within the team....
Calista Corporation Regular JOB SUMMARY The Procurement Specialist performs purchasing and administrative duties necessary to purchase supplies and services required by the Company. In...
Pay Range:$25.00 - $31.88 SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Buyer position
- Commodity Management
- Just-in-Time
- Material Planning
- APICS
- Purchasing Management
- Supplier Development
- Global Sourcing
- Request for Quotation
- Category Management
- Electronic Data Interchange
- Raw Materials
- Expediting
- Strategic Sourcing
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- Import and Export
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- Requisitions
- Supply Chain
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- Purchase Orders
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- Cost Reduction
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- Contract Management
- Specifications
- Business Administration
- Contract Negotiation
- Continuous Improvement
- Engineering
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- Systems Applications & Products
- Logistics
- Affirmative Action
- Procurement
- Strategy Development
- Purchasing
- Finance
- Implementation
- Accounting
- Punctual
- Negotiation
- Documentation
- Collaboration
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- Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Sales
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- Microsoft Office
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- Staff Supervision
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- Customer Service
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- Leadership
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