Buyer Jobs in Harrisburg, PA

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.

1-13 of 13 Jobs

Purchasing Agent

  • Dauphin, PA (10 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Dauphin, PA (10 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

Are you looking for a chance to take your career into a new direction? The Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is on the lookout for a skilled and driven Purchasing Agent to join our team. If...

Store Design & Procurement Specialist

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5 days ago

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : (Ollie’s Core Values) BE A TEAM PLAYER - Associates are expected to be supportive and work together. BE CARING - How do I treat others with courtesy,...

Buyer II

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 6 days ago

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

Procurement Specialist 2

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 6 days ago

Procurement Specialist 2 Print ( Apply Procurement Specialist 2 Salary $58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number...

Senior Procurement Specialist

  • Enola, PA (6 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Enola, PA (6 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Reference #: 2051Overview When you join the Members 1st team, you become part of something much bigger than a credit union. You become part of our faM1ly-a tight-knit bunch with big dreams and...

Procurement Specialist 1

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 12 days ago

Reference #: 4846530THE POSITIONAre you a highly organized individual with an enthusiasm for optimizing procurement processes? If so, the Department of Health is excited to welcome an ambitious...

Procurement Specialist

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Procurement Specialist Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Schedule Full-time: 40hrs/wk Hours: M-F (8am-5pm EST) General Summary Performs a variety of duties to purchase...

Procurement Specialist 2

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 12 days ago

THE POSITION Are you skilled in managing purchasing contracts and eager to find fulfillment in a role that serves the public? If this resonates with you, then this opportunity could be the perfect...

Buyer

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for a Buyer to support our Procurement Department. Summary: D&H Distributing is searching for a talented, smart and driven Buyer....

SAP (PPS, SRM) Procurement- Consultant

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 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...

Purchasing Officer I

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 30+ days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Job Description Entry-level professional...

Indirect Strategic Sourcing Analyst

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

As our nationwide growth accelerates, our Finance team in Mechanicsburg, PA plays a key role in driving forward our mission of Bringing Happiness to Every Home. As a Indirect Strategic Sourcing...

Procurement Specialist

  • Lewisberry, PA (8 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lewisberry, PA (8 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Reference #: ...Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands...

Demographic Data for Harrisburg, PA

Moving to Harrisburg, PA? Find some basic demographic data about Harrisburg, PA below.


Local
National
180,991
4,737
Medium/Lg

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.
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...
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...
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 Harrisburg, PA

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

Highest Education Level

Buyers in Harrisburg, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
17.3%
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 Harrisburg, PA
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