Buyer Jobs in District of Columbia

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.

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Purchasing Specialist III

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

ECS is seeking a Purchasing Specialist III to work in our Washington, DC office. Performs strategic needs assessment to identify customers' needs for services, supplies, and equipment; uses...

Procurement Coordinator

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

Department: Costello College of Business Classification: GMU Worker Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage Job Type: Part-Time Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type: Remote Eligible Salary: Salary...

Accounts Payable and Procurement Coordinator (Job ID: 2025-3557)

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

Overview Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to...

Supply Chain Coordinator

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 days ago

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our...

Budget and Procurement Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Budget and Procurement Analyst Watermark Risk Management International - 4.7 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $110,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Health insurance...

HHS - Procurement Analyst - Senior

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

HHS - Procurement Analyst - Senior Nationwide IT Service, Inc. Yesterday Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified Logistics Washington, DC (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Procurement Analyst - Senior Clearance:...

HHS - Procurement Analyst - Journeyman

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

HHS - Procurement Analyst - Journeyman Nationwide IT Service, Inc. Yesterday Public Trust Unspecified Unspecified Logistics Washington, DC (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Procurement Analyst - Journeyman...

Accounts Payable and Procurement Coordinator

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to...

Associate - Procurement, McKinsey Implementation

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

You'll be working with McKinsey Implementation (MI) - a rapidly growing capability for our firm - in one of our offices in North America. Our implementation experts help organizations accelerate...

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the worlds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Buyers in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.7%
High School or GED
18.2%
Master's Degree
16.4%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.1%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Buyers in District of Columbia
4-6 years
45.4%
2-4 years
27.3%
6-8 years
9.1%
None
9.1%
1-2 years
4.6%
10+ years
4.6%