Purchasing Jobs in Cumberland, RI

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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Procurement Specialist

  • Norwood, MA (19 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (19 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 2 days ago

The candidate will be responsible for analyzing supplier performance, negotiating, and establishing Contracts/Purchase orders, ensuring on time delivery and inventory management, and leveraging project...

Procurement Specialist

  • Fall River, MA (22 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (22 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 2 days ago

What Youll Need High School or GED 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree preferred 2+ years of professional purchasing/buying experience in the Electrical Distribution Industry Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent...

Purchasing Assistant $55K+

  • Randolph, MA (24 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Randolph, MA (24 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities: Review consumable stock levels daily with department leaders Prepare and execute purchase orders for equipment and consumable replenishment as required Receive...

Purchasing Agent

  • Uxbridge, MA (13 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Uxbridge, MA (13 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 13 days ago

The Purchasing Agent responsibilities are: • Research, identify, and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed. • Prepare work orders and process purchase orders and requisitions...

Purchasing Specialist

  • Norwood, MA (19 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (19 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 16 days ago

We're currently seeking a **Purchasing Specialist** to support our Purchasing Manager with all aspects of the purchasing process....

Purchasing Specialist

  • Norwood, MA (19 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (19 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 19 days ago

Were currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support our Purchasing Manager with all aspects of the purchasing process....

Purchasing Manager

  • Westborough, MA (23 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (23 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 19 days ago

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for contracting trade partners for labor and material items for each cost code they manage....

Sr Capital Project Procurement Specialist

  • Johnston, RI (9 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Johnston, RI (9 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s)...

Remote New Product Sourcing Specialist

  • Raynham, MA (19 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raynham, MA (19 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

New Product Sourcing Specialist Remote Kelly Services is currently seeking a New Product Sourcing Specialist for one of our top clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Required: Supply Chain Sourcing...

Remote Work

Purchasing Director

  • Westborough, MA (23 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Westborough, MA (23 miles from Cumberland, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

The Purchasing Director will also ensure compliance to national purchasing policies/specifications/scopes throughout the division....

Demographic Data for Cumberland, RI

Moving to Cumberland, RI? Find some basic demographic data about Cumberland, RI below.


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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 Cumberland, RI

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Cumberland, RI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.8%
High School or GED
16.7%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Master's Degree
12.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.5%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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