Buyer Remote & Hybrid Only 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.
This position supports the Procurement, Contracting, and Vendor Relations Manager with the following for vendor relations functions: Maintains meaningful relationships with non-provider...
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Hybrid- Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
- Los Angeles, CA
- 17 days ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 17 days ago
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Courts 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees...
Remote Part TimeProcurement Coordinator (Pharma/Biotech) (Copy)
- TCWGlobal
- San Diego, CA
- 21 days ago
- San Diego, CA
- 21 days ago
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Hybrid- Chan Zuckerberg
- Redwood City, CA
- 23 days ago
- Redwood City, CA
- 23 days ago
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HybridFab Equipment Maintenance Commodity Manager
- Intel Corp.
- Santa Clara, CA
- 30+ days ago
- Santa Clara, CA
- 30+ days ago
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- Merchandising
- Contract Management
- Product Marketing
- Commodity Management
- Request for Quotation
- Cosmetic Sales
- Category Management
- Supplier Development
- Expense Control
- Global Sourcing
- Certified Purchasing Manager
- APICS
- Material Planning
- Supplier Quality
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Demand Planning
- Supplier Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Requisitions
- Replenishing
- Purchase Orders
- Cost Analysis
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain
- Cost Reduction
- Budget Forecasting
- Contract Negotiation
- Systems Applications & Products
- Vendor Management
- Engineering
- Strategy Development
- Procurement
- Finance
- Negotiation
- Logistics
- Auditing
- Written Communication
- Prioritizing
- Process Improvement
- Driving
- Purchasing
- Documentation
- Budgets
- Punctual
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Materials Management
- Bachelor's Degree
- Sales
- Microsoft Excel
- Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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