Purchasing Jobs in Michigan

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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Strategic Sourcing Specialist III

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 11 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist III - Procurement Administration/Indirect Goods and Services/Plastic Film Job Summary: This role will be responsible for the coordination and development of category...

Purchasing Assistant

  • Iron Mountain, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Iron Mountain, MI
  • 17 hours ago

About this Role Purchasing Assistant We are looking for a talented Purchasing Assistant that has a passion for quality construction....

Senior Manager, Procurement & Logistics

  • Petoskey, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 22 hours ago

Convert design specifications into purchase orders and coordinate delivery to the right property at the right time....

Sourcing Associate Manager

  • Portage, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 1 day ago

#LI-MA1 qualifications: Experience level: Experienced Education: Bachelors skills: Manager Purchasing / Procurement Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender...

Purchasing Manager

  • Romulus, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Romulus, MI
  • 1 day ago

Review Purchase requisitions, obtain competitive quotes and plan purchase orders....

Direct Purchasing Specialist

  • Troy, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 1 day ago

experience, including raw material purchasing, international purchasing and/or negotiating +4 Years Industrial Purchasing Experience Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements and projections...

Purchasing Agent-Prosthetics

  • Saginaw, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI
  • 2 days ago

Knowledgeable of purchasing policies and procedures....

Procurement Specialist

  • Novi, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 5 days ago

Interfaces directly with customer point of contact, purchasing directors, facility directors and plant managers....

Control and Sourcing Specialist

  • Portage, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 7 days ago

A Control and Sourcing Specialist for a medical devices and equipment manufacturing company is needed in the Portage, MI area. The Change Control & Sourcing Specialist supports PEC projects by...

Sourcing Specialist

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Acts as the key contact and subject matter expert for all strategic supplier management activities. Identifies, develops, and manages a preferred supply base that aligns with Corewell...

Purchasing Assistant Warehouse 8 HR AM

  • Plainwell, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Plainwell, MI
  • 12 days ago

Position at JBS USA PURCHASING ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE - 8 HR AM The primary responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant are the retrieving, issuing, and stocking of parts and materials, entering requisitions...

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Riverside, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Riverside, MI
  • 13 days ago

and compliance with policies Process purchase orders and track orders to ensure timely delivery Resolve any purchasing issues or discrepancies that arise Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing...

Purchase Coordinator Manager

  • Novi, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 14 days ago

Overview Position : Purchase Coordinator Manager (PC Manager) Location : Novi, MI Comp- up to $70k DOE Position Summary: The PC Manager will direct and coordinate activities of the Purchase Coordinator...

Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Buying/Procurement

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 15 days ago

Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Buying/Procurement GE Aerospace - 3.7 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time Estimated: $74.7K - $103K a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Cost Accounting Standards...

Purchasing Specialist

  • Madison Heights, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI
  • 17 days ago

Purchasing Specialist Purchasing Specialist ( Supply Chain / Procurement) Role Overview We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive Purchasing Specialist to support our procurement team in sourcing...

Demographic Data for Michigan

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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...
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 Michigan

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
High School or GED
16.6%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
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 Michigan
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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