Buyer Jobs in Iowa

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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Materials Coordinator

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 3 days ago

Material Coordinator Location: Dubuque, IA Details: 12-month W2 contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, First shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Pay Rate : $20.00/hr. with medical benefits...

Materials Coordinator

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 3 days ago

Materials Coordinator Category: Skilled Trade Location: Dubuque, IA 52001 Pay: $21.00 Hourly Posted: 3 days ago Status: Open Description Materials Coordinator In this entry level Supply Management...

Procurement Analyst

  • Story City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Story City, IA
  • 4 days ago

Time raw material delivery in accordance to scheduled production while conforming to raw material holding and inventory level objectives....

Supply Chain Coordinator - 2nd Shift

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 7 days ago

UI Health Care department of Material Services is seeking a full-time Supply Chain Coordinator on 2nd shift. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The position...

Supply Chain Analyst II

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago

Amentum** is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in...

Supply Chain Analyst 2

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 8 days ago

Job Name: Supply Chain Analyst 2 General information Location: Dubuque, IA Date: 24-Apr-2025 Company: Andersen Corporation Posting City: Dubuque, IA Ref #: 7847 Job Category: Supply Chain Posting...

Sourcing Consultant (International)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago

What You'll Do Further your career at Principal today as a Senior/Lead Sourcing Consultant focused on supporting our international markets! This role will be a critical part of our ongoing global...

Sourcing Consultant (Professional Services)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago

What You'll Do Further your career today as a Strategic Sourcing Consultant at Principal Financial Group! We are seeking exceptional candidates to join our Global Sourcing team in Des Moines, IA,...

Supply Chain Analyst, Munitions

  • Middletown, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Middletown, IA
  • 20 days ago

continuous improvement efforts in supporting supplier development, expansion of supply base and achieving supplier diversity goals As the Supply Chain Analyst, here's the work you'll do: Supports buyers...

Sourcing Specialist

  • Waverly, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Waverly, IA
  • 20 days ago

Strong forecasting, scheduling, and capacity optimization skills are desired along with knowledge of Kanban methods and Lean Manufacturing principles....

REMOTE Vendor Management Specialist I, CMS

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 21 days ago

Come join our amazing team and work remote from home!** The Vendor Management Specialist I will be responsible for providing ongoing oversight of an existing network of third-party service...

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Senior Network Vendor Manager

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 22 days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Supply Chain Analyst

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 25 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 25 days ago

KENT Corporation has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Supply Chain Analyst! This role will analyze business problems using data from internal and external sources to provide insight...

Sourcing Analyst (m/f/d)

  • West Branch, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • West Branch, IA
  • 28 days ago

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters? As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership...

Senior Sourcing Analyst

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title Senior Sourcing Analyst Job Description Job Summary | Major goals and objectives. The position will be responsible for driving continuous improvement of procurement activities across the...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Iowa

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Highest Education Level

Buyers in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.7%
High School or GED
18.3%
Master's Degree
16.3%
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 Iowa
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%