Buyer Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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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Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Reporting to the Center of Excellence (COE) Director of Castings, machining andFasteners, this position is responsible for the development and execution of$145 M of Honeywell's global sourcing strategy...

Purchasing Agent - MRO

  • Monroe, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Monroe, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Works closely with other buyers, inventory control specialists, and receiving to maintain adequate inventory levels and customer satisfaction. Cycle counts. Annual Physical Inventory....

Automotive Procurement Specialist

  • Concord, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Concord, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Automotive Procurement Specialist Automotive Procurement Specialist locations Kansas City Consolidated Accounting Office time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-71842...

Senior Buyer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Commodity Buyer to join our procurement team....

Procurement Specialist

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Responsible for reviewing all data scrapes for accuracy, standardizing toplines, and pulling product images using independent internet research or working with suppliers Work...

Medical Equipment Parts Procurement Specialist - Atrium Health Clinical Engineering Remote FT Days Charlotte, NC, United States Job ID: 145613 Job Family: Professional Services Status: Full Time...

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Buyer I - Integrated Supply

  • Monroe, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Monroe, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 16 days ago

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

Supply Chain Operations Specialist

  • Concord, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Concord, NC (20 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our...

Procurement Specialist

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 24 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 24 days ago

Procurement Specialist Job Locations US-FL-Jacksonville | US-NC-Charlotte | US-GA-Atlanta Requisition ID 5326 Category Estimating Overview In this role, you will support the procurement of...

Sr. Sourcing Analyst

  • Huntersville, NC (12 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (12 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 25 days ago

Job ID: 4063 Alternate Locations: Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000...

SAP (PPS, SRM) Procurement- Consultant

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary Deloitte's Enterprise Performance professionals are leaders in optimizing operations that span the entire enterprise of an organization, from strategy to implementation and...

Senior Buyer - Raw Materials Job

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago

The ideal candidate for the Senior Buyer position will be results driven, motivated by challenges and has excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills....

Senior Buyer Raw Materials Job Charlotte, NC

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago

The ideal candidate for the Senior Buyer position will be results driven, motivated by challenges and has excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills....

Fulfillment Buyer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 30+ days ago

A Brief Overview The US LBM Fulfillment Buyer is responsible for managing and executing the procurement of products and materials necessary to support the fulfillment operations within the organization...

Buyer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Your Role As a Buyer, you will report to our Purchasing Manager, and work within a local team of 5 other purchasing professionals....

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Buyers in Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC
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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