Buyer Jobs in California
A Buyer in the manufacturing industry is primarily responsible for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary for the manufacturing process. They research, evaluate and buy products for companies to either resell to customers or use in their everyday operations. Key duties include sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. They work closely with other departments such as production and quality assurance to understand their needs and ensure the supply chain is running smoothly and cost-effectively.
Important skills for a Buyer include strong negotiation and communication abilities, analytical thinking, and a good understanding of supply chain management. They should be detail-oriented and have solid organizational skills to manage multiple orders and suppliers. A bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a relevant field is typically required. Certification such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) can be beneficial. Prior job roles before becoming a Buyer may include Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Agent, or Inventory Analyst.
The application window is expected to close on: April 16, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team...
We are seeking a Senior Leader of Merchandising to lead one of the most important categories in our brand, Upholstery. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who is highly analytical, curious,...
Req ID: 125484 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: New Hampshire City: Remote Employee US General Overview Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management Career Stream: CMT - Commodity...
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Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 8 hours ago
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 8 hours ago
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...
Supply Chain Analyst 6478 Supply Chain Analyst 6478
- San Diego, CA
- 9 hours ago
- San Diego, CA
- 9 hours ago
Job Description: General Summary no standard job description text Principal Duties & Responsibilities no standard job description text IT Core Competencies no standard job description text...
Sourcing Specialist 2249 Sourcing Specialist 2249
- San Diego, CA
- 9 hours ago
- San Diego, CA
- 9 hours ago
Job Description: Top 5 Required Skills Experience with Microsoft Office, especially proficient in Excel 5 + years experience with Procurement Minimal experience with electrical engineering to...
Job Description: The Associate Supply Chain Analyst (SCA) will assist management in developing and implementing process improvements across the entire supply chain organization. The SCA will...
Supply Chain Analyst, Associate 6477 Supply Chain Analyst, Associate 6477
- San Diego, CA
- 9 hours ago
- San Diego, CA
- 9 hours ago
Job Description: The Associate Supply Chain Analyst (SCA) will assist management in developing and implementing process improvements across the entire supply chain organization. The SCA will...
Supply Chain Analyst, Staff 6480 Supply Chain Analyst, Staff 6480
- San Diego, CA
- 9 hours ago
- San Diego, CA
- 9 hours ago
Job Description: Understand the overall product lifecycle as well as the requirements to meet each key milestone. Generate build plans based on demand gathered from cross-functional engineering...
Req ID: 125484 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: New Hampshire City: Remote Employee US General Overview Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management Career Stream: CMT - Commodity...
Supply Chain Analyst, Oracle Manufacturing and Distribution
- Redwood City, CA
- 10 hours ago
- Redwood City, CA
- 10 hours ago
Brief Posting Description This position will be responsible for influencing decisions in inventory management and purchasing through data-driven analysis and dashboard reporting. The role will...
Job Title: Supply Chain Analyst Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Job Duration: 9 Months (Contract) Job Description: As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will: Review, Update, and Communicate...
Pay range: $37 to $42 per hour Position summary: Purchases raw materials, parts, assemblies, equipment, supplies, and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery...
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Buyers in California offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Buyer position
- Merchandising
- Contract Management
- Commodity Management
- Request for Quotation
- Cosmetic Sales
- Category Management
- Supplier Development
- Sales Growth
- Expense Control
- Global Sourcing
- Certified Purchasing Manager
- APICS
- Supplier Quality
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Supplier Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Requisitions
- Operational Excellence
- Cost Analysis
- Purchase Orders
- Cost Reduction
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Budget Forecasting
- Contract Negotiation
- Engineering
- Vendor Management
- Systems Applications & Products
- Procurement
- Strategy Development
- Purchasing
- Finance
- Process Improvement
- Driving
- Prioritizing
- High School Diploma
- Auditing
- Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Materials Management
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Budgets
- Interpersonal Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Sales
- Multitasking
- Policy Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Research Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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