Purchasing Jobs in New York

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

  • Sunset Grown
  • Ontario, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, NY
  • 1 day ago

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team....

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Project Procurement Manager

  • Linde Plc.
  • Tonawanda, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY
  • 2 days ago

(NAPM Certified Purchasing Manager) and CPIM (APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management) strongly preferred Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues...

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Purchasing Agent - Aman New York

  • Aman
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Role The Purchasing Agent ensures that all stocks and the storerooms are maintained in good condition and that all minimum inventories are met....

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Conventional Milk Procurement Manager

  • Byrne Dairy
  • East Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • East Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago

Preferred experience with purchasing, demand planning, inventory management, or cost analysis; familiarity with regulatory compliance and quality standards in food, agriculture, or a related industry...

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Manager, Procurement - Promotional Development

  • Shiseido Americas
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

with strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supplier management, and on-time delivery....

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Sourcing Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago

Supplier Relationship Management Understand supplier product lines and roadmaps that may impact pricing and terms....

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Sr. Sourcing Associate

  • Haddad Brands
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

Planning team to ensure that all buys are entered in the buy plan and updated accurately and timely Responsible for informing and updating the Demand Planning team and overseas offices on stock orders...

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Purchasing Assistant

  • Irving Consumer Products
  • New York, NY
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 days ago

in the Purchasing and accounts payable functions....

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Purchasing Assistant

  • JD Irving
  • Fort Edward, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Fort Edward, NY
  • 18 days ago

Irving group of companies Relocation costs (if applicable) Reporting to the Director, Sourcing - Capital/Paper, the Purchasing Assistant performs duties involved in the Purchasing and accounts payable...

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Sourcing Specialist-Capital (Medical Equipment) (Hybrid position)

  • NYU Langone Medical Center
  • New York, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 22 days ago

Cost Savings - Will identify, implement and quantify strategic sourcing savings opportunities....

Hybrid

Senior Purchasing Manager, Non-Food - Eataly Corporate

  • Eataly
  • New York, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 22 days ago

Collaborates closely with Store Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, Finance, Visual Merchandising, and Demand Planning teams to forecast demand, plan assortments, and support execution across channels...

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Finance Purchasing Agent Level 2

  • The City University of New York (CUNY)
  • New York, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 24 days ago

and variety of items, frequency and extent of emergency purchases, complicated and non-standard nature of items purchased, and liabilities and consequences resulting from purchasing errors....

Hybrid

Project Procurement Manager - Rail and Transit

  • Parsons Corporation
  • New York, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 27 days ago

Job Description: The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for management and direction for all procurement functions on a large Rail and Transit project, including purchasing, expediting, supplier...

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Pricing & Procurement Specialist

  • The Arc
  • Watertown, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – Minimum of 40 hours per week. Must be flexible to the needs of the program. Qualifications - High School Diploma preferred; 3 – 5 years’ experience working...

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Purchasing Specialist II

  • Ascendo
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Review, approve, and process purchasing requests such as purchase requisitions and small purchase orders for goods or services to ensure compliance with the company's purchasing policy/procedures and...

Hybrid

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.8%
High School or GED
16.0%
Master's Degree
13.6%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
Some College
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasings in New York
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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