Purchasing Jobs in St Petersburg, FL

A Purchaser in the retail industry, also known as a Buyer, plays a crucial role in managing the acquisition of products or services for a retail store or chain. They are responsible for finding, evaluating, and acquiring products that meet their company's needs and are of the best quality and price. They also negotiate with suppliers, maintain relationships, and assess the performance of existing vendors. A Purchasing Manager analyzes consumer buying patterns and predicts future trends to ensure the timely availability of products in stores.

Key skills for a Purchaser include strong negotiation skills, excellent analytical abilities, good numerical skills, and a keen understanding of the retail industry. They should also have strong interpersonal skills to liaise with vendors and internal teams effectively. Knowledge of procurement software and methodologies is beneficial. Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) can boost their credibility and skills. Before becoming a Purchaser, an individual may have roles such as a Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Analyst, or Inventory Specialist.

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Manager, Procurement Finance

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 21 days ago

About Crown: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods....

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago

**A day in the life of a Purchasing Coordinator:** As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient completion of tasks, tracking trade partner performance, company...

Purchasing Specialist

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed....

Purchasing Agent

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 8 days ago

such as oral solicitations, calls against BPAs, delivery orders or priced purchase orders to make noncompetitive open market purchases, purchases under established contracts or competitive open market...

Land Acquisition Manager

  • Riverview, FL (20 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Riverview, FL (20 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 19 days ago

The Land Manager will work independently to negotiate land acquisitions, perform land use and financial analysis, and negotiate purchase agreements....

Procurement Manager

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 25 days ago

Support and execute the procurement digitization transformation, data analytics and purchase to pay process to assure transactional compliance to legal, financial and ethical policies....

Land Acquisition Manager

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in Sarasota, Fort Myers, FL, or the surrounding areas. What Youll Do: The Land Acquisition Manager assists in identifying new land...

Land Acquisition Manager

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Land Acquisition Manager, you will work with our industry-leading home building team to identify, assess, and secure prime land purchase locations for our communities....

Sourcing & Procurement Manager

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 45+ 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...

Regional Purchasing Director Florida

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

This role collaborates closely with the Regional President, the Purchasing teams within the Region, and National Purchasing to establish and execute strategy related to manufacturer, supplier, and distribution...

Demographic Data for St Petersburg, FL

Moving to St Petersburg, FL? Find some basic demographic data about St Petersburg, FL below.


Local
National
21,536,064
615,315

Purchasing Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Purchase management
On this online course you will find all necessary tools o correctly plan demand, and you will acquire knowledge for forecasting, strategic sourcing, management and provider evaluation. For a...
Purchase Management
This course covers all the different activities that are needed for management of purchasing. Procurement is an integral part of all organizations. It is one of the key processes that help a...
Accounting: Purchase Ledger
Course overview For any business, keeping a record of what you purchase is a must. Purchase ledger helps you to keep all your purchase records in one place. Learn how to manage a purchase ledger...

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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in St Petersburg, FL

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in St Petersburg, FL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.8%
High School or GED
16.7%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Master's Degree
12.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.5%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasings in St Petersburg, FL
2-4 years
48.6%
1-2 years
22.5%
None
15.5%
4-6 years
12.8%
8-10 years
0.7%


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