Purchasing Jobs in Union City, NJ

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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Purchasing Coordinator

  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY The Purchasing Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the procurement process by assisting buyers, coordinating purchasing activities, and maintaining accurate records....

Purchasing Coordinator II (Food & Beverage)

  • Inwood, NY (17 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Inwood, NY (17 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Experience with purchasing parts and ordering....

EXECUTIVE CHEF MANAGER - Purchase College - Purchase, NY

  • Harrison, NY (21 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Harrison, NY (21 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Hours: Academic year Sunday - Thursday 6:30 am - 4:30pm Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus...

Purchasing Coordinator

  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Purchasing Coordinator"...

Purchasing Specialist

  • Florham Park, NJ (19 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (19 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Purchasing Specialist be at the forefront of our organization's purchasing strategies, leveraging your expertise to secure the best deals, foster strong supplier relationships, and streamline our...

Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Utility)

  • Morris Plains, NJ (24 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (24 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Innovate high-purity, high-performance chemicals and materials** At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our...

Procurement Manager

  • Mahwah, NJ (22 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (22 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

IE Purchase Order reviews and approvals, working with the Procurement agents to plan and execute blanket POS with accurate replenishment timelines and ensuring an efficient P2P process with appropriate...

Procurement Specialist

  • Fairfield, NJ (15 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (15 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Maintain inventory and material records Create and organize job folders Communicate with vendors for pricing and orders Ensure materials meet project requirements Update purchase orders in ERP and...

Senior Manager, Procurement, Site Operations

  • Summit, NJ (17 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (17 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Achieve and exceed metrics including value beyond savings, purchase price variance (PPV), receipt to promise (RTP), and other relevant KPIs....

Senior Procurement Specialist

  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

of ICON's SC responsibility as a global provider of clinical sample collection devices+ Basic understanding of regulatory and trade compliance requirements through the procurement process+ Support purchasing...

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The group purchasing platform leverages more than $30B of global spend across the Blackstone ecosystem of portfolio companies to drive value creation and differentiated service and quality for more...

Procurement Manager

  • Hoboken, NJ (1 mile from Union City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (1 mile from Union City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Develop a thorough understanding of the Personal Care (PC) Deodorant CM network, including technology, capacity, run rates, quality performance, and attainment history Understand and improve the...

Sourcing Specialist, Non-Procedural (Hybrid position)

  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality...

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Negotiate terms and conditions and pricing for purchases....

Purchasing Assistant - Wholesale / Distributor in Brooklyn,NY,US

  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Union City, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities: Source and purchase non-stock items requested by customers Create new items in company software Communicate with vendors about deliveries, pricing, and availability...

Demographic Data for Union City, NJ

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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 Union City, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Union City, NJ 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 Union City, NJ
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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