Purchasing Jobs in Wesley Chapel, 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.

1-11 of 11 Jobs

Purchasing Agent

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Purchasing, Construction, Engineering or related field preferred. At least 3 years of experience in purchasing....

Sourcing Specialist

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 5 days ago

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Senior Sourcing Specialist

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 8 days ago

supplier performance versus commercially agreed terms What youll need: Bachelor's degree in law and legal studies, business management, or other quantitative disciplines. 5+ years of experience in purchasing...

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Sourcing Specialist

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 8 days ago

What youll need: Bachelor's Degree required, major in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or Related Field. 1+ years of experience in strategic sourcing experience, procurement, purchasing...

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 17 days 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 initiatives...

Purchasing Specialist

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 23 days ago

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

Purchasing Agent

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 25 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...

Procurement Manager

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 30+ 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 (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 45+ 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 (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 45+ 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....

Regional Purchasing Director Florida

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wesley Chapel, 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 Wesley Chapel, FL

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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...
Procurement (Sourcing & Purchasing)
Procurement is the process of acquiring goods, services, or works from external suppliers to meet the needs of an organization. It is a critical function within supply chain management and...

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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in Wesley Chapel, FL

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Wesley Chapel, FL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
High School or GED
16.6%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Master's Degree
12.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.5%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasings in Wesley Chapel, 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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