Buyer Jobs in Arlington, VA

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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Clinical Trial Procurement Specialist

  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago

VLP Therapeutics is seeking a professional to support financial tracking, budget management, and contract oversight for clinical trials. This role involves managing clinical trial budgets,...

Purchasing Agent (Buyer)

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (18 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (18 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 12 hours ago

Executes against reports and compiles information to share with the buyers, operations and vendors as necessary....

Senior Procurement Administrator NEW

  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago

Senior Procurement Administrator STR View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Logistics Arlington, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) We are seeking a highly motivated...

Sourcing & Procurement Manager

  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Accenture Sourcing & Procurement is growing and seeking to enhance their Consulting team with someone who fits our strong and vibrant culture. We are looking for a driven...

SAP (PPS, SRM) Procurement- Consultant

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 3 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...

Procurement Administrator

  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 5 days ago

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company...

Buyer II

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 days ago

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Aerospace Buyer

  • Manassas, VA (22 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Manassas, VA (22 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 days ago

The Buyer will be a key role in procuring an array of services for the organization across a variety of programs as part of aircraft development....

Procurement Senior Sourcing Analyst l Multiple Locations

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Who We Are FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the...

Workday Supplier Specialist

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Title Workday Supplier Specialist Job Description Purpose & Scope: The Workday Supplier Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth onboarding of suppliers into the Workday...

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Title Strategic Sourcing Specialist Job Description Purpose & Scope: The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Specialist will report to the Strategic Sourcing Manager and support the VHC...

Acquisition and Procurement Specialist

  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago

Acquisition and Procurement Specialist Location: Arlington, VA, US Job ID: ATR 17269 Job Description Job Title: Acquisition and Procurement Specialist Job Location: Arlington, VA Clearance: TS/SCI...

Contracts Procurement Specialist- Part time

  • Herndon, VA (16 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (16 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 11 days ago

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Senior Technology Purchasing Administrator

  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Purchasing Administrator, Technology Specialist to provide full-cycle purchase administration to support management for our technology spend. Source Suppliers, solicit...

Procurement Specialist

  • Sterling, VA (19 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (19 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Procurement Specialist On Site: Sterling VA Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly Required Long term W2 hourly contract: $28.25 to $30.34 per hour* Are you a procurement specialist with an active...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Arlington, VA

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Highest Education Level

Buyers in Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA
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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