Purchasing Jobs in Freeport, NY

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.

1-15 of 45 Jobs

Capital Project Procurement Specialist

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

relationship management/performance through the commercial contract management processes....

Senior Procurement Specialist

  • Farmingdale, NY (9 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (9 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Life assurance Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others...

Sourcing Specialist Job Details National Grid

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

About us Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they...

Mechanical Purchasing Agent

  • Mount Vernon, NY (21 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (21 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders. Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery....

Procurement Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Id : 15631, Title : Procurement Manager, Category : Supply Chain and Purchasing - Purchasing, Procurement, RequisitionType : Unlimited, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...955, ExternalPostedStartDate...

Sr Capital Project Procurement Specialist

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

relationship management/performance through the commercial contract management processes....

Sr Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Direct Construction

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Relationship Management....

Procurement Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 5 days ago

The Team: The Finance team is responsible for protecting the Company's financial assets, mitigating financial risks and reporting the financial position of the company to business stakeholders....

Sourcing Specialist

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 5 days ago

relationship management and performance programs Familiarity with diversity supplier programs Experience in conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with partners Estimated total compensation for this...

Manager, Procurement and Vendor Oversight

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

issuance Organizing and tracking all documentation between the company and vendors Evaluate current vendor management programs and identify ways to improve them Collaborate with departments to understand purchasing...

Buying/Procurement Specialist

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (24 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (24 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

process of the Avio Aero US suppliers base according to sourcing policy with the aim of minimizing the risks on the supply chain and optimizing the economic and financial performances resulting from the purchasing...

Sourcing Specialist

  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 8 days ago

The Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for our clients. In this role, responsibilities include creating hotel market analyses,...

Subscriber Acquisition Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Subscriber Acquisition Manager About Starry: Starry is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. Just like the internet service we provide, we do not discriminate. We welcome people from all...

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Central Islip, NY (21 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Central Islip, NY (21 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Job Title Engineering Purchase Coordinator Organization Name InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc....

Staff Procurement Specialist

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 13 days ago

activities; may validate purchases and research and resolve issues; may develop and maintain purchasing documentation structure; may coordinate with other stakeholders to distribute supplies and inventory...

Demographic Data for Freeport, NY

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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 Freeport, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Freeport, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
High School or GED
16.9%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.7%
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 Freeport, NY
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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