Buyer Jobs in Kentucky

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.

1-15 of 19 Jobs

Purchasing Officer II

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 7 hours ago

Certification with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified...

Remote Work

Procurement Specialist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Our Company BrightSpring Health Services Overview Are you investigative? Do you enjoy finding ways to streamline processes, reduce costs, and ensure sources of supplies needed in support of...

Purchasing Officer I

  • Eddyville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Eddyville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Certification with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified...

Buyer II

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 5 days ago

(For example, the pharmacy buyers are required to maintain a pharmacy tech license.)...

Purchasing Agent I

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 7 days ago

Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education....

Supply Chain Buyer

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago

The Lexington, KY plan t has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Supply Chain Buyer....

Indirect Buyer Specialist

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 10 days ago

Indirect Buyer Specialist United States JOB DESCRIPTION About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60+ years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for...

Buyer 1

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 14 days ago

development activities of others, as required Daily purchasing and material expediting, when needed Compliance with the company's business conduct guidelines Drive working capital targets by partnering...

Purchasing Agent II

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 19 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 19 days ago

Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education....

Buyer I - Integrated Supply

  • Cynthiana, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cynthiana, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as an On-site Buyer....

Buyer (Intermediate)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Position provides guidance to Associate Buyers and may assist Category Managers on more complex transactions....

Office Procurement Specialist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Office Procurement Specialist Job Category: Admin/Exec Requisition Number: OFFIC018293 ing Details ed: January 22, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location KY Churchill Corporate...

Procurement Specialist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Babcock Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). Start Over with Job Search Returning Applicant? Login Now Procurement Specialist Company:Vogt Power International Location:Louisville KY...

Operations Consulting - Sourcing & Procurement, Manager

  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on...

Indirect Purchasing Agent - Equipment

  • Glendale, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glendale, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications Experience in automotive/chemical manufacturing industry Experience in developing and purchasing automotive parts and managing procurement as a buyer or SQE (Supplier Quality...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.


Local
National
4,513,190
91,158

Buyer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLogistics curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Buyers Round Table
Getting your goods into stores can be a great way to make on-going, low-touch sales. But how do you make that happen? In Buyers Round Table, youll hear from retail buyers as they answer questions...
The Buyer Presentation
All too often real estate agents work for months with a buyer, only to find out later that the buyer is not qualified to make a home purchase. The agent has lost precious time and lost other...
Home Buyer Roadmap
If You Are Even THINKING of Buying a Home Anytime Soon, or If You Are In The Middle of the Process NOW, You NEED To Know ALL The Facts! LET'S DO THE MATH! What's the cost of a "good" mortgage vs....

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Buyer Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

Buyers in Kentucky offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
17.2%
High School or GED
15.4%
Associate's Degree
11.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.8%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Buyers in Kentucky
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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills