Purchasing Jobs in Texas

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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Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Utility)

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours 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...

Purchasing Agent - 7930

  • Irving, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Meet or exceed purchasing efficiency and cost-saving goals....

Procurement Manager - Electric Power Transmission & Distribution

  • Houston, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Your analytical expertise will be invaluable in forecasting, budgeting, and evaluating purchasing behavior to enhance project performance....

Land Acquisition Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview: Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been...

Purchasing Agent I

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Preferred 0-2 years of experience in purchasing, operations or estimating. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus....

Land Acquisition Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Assist with the preparation of legal documentation and land purchase contracts....

Sourcing Procurement Manager

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago

Sourcing Procurement Manager. You will need deep experience in Sourcing and Procurement domain. You should have managed client engagement in the US and an offshore team. Key responsibilities:...

Procurement Specialist - Strategic Sourving and contracts

  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 2 days ago

We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure....

Senior Procurement Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Process Purchase Requisitions within the ERP system. Assist internal clients in the creation of Purchase Requisitions within the ERP system....

Procurement Specialist

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 3 days ago

Collaborate with other Afton purchasing team members on a regional and global basis to identify synergies that will ensure maximization of strategic purchasing initiatives....

Procurement Manager (MAP24059)

  • Katy, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Katy, TX
  • 3 days ago

Company - Develop and manage strategic sourcing relationships with key suppliers - Lead negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSA) with key suppliers for all project and identified non-project purchases...

Procurement Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

suppliers Identify and run diligence on new suppliers Manage the full sourcing process (demand identification, RFI, RFP, Negotiations, Award & Contracting) Develop master services agreements for repeat purchases...

Purchasing Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers. Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files, reports and price lists....

Procurement Officer

  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago

MONITOR CURRENT VENDOR INVENTORY AND PRICE TO DETERMINE THE BEST BID FOR SOURCING INVENTORY -PREPARE PURCHASE ORDERS, ENSURING TO ACCURATELY DOCUMENT ITEM, QUANTITY, AND PRICE -ARRANGE FOR PAYMENT TO...

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago

Pay Range: $61,774.00 - $101,927.00 Supervisory Organization: AVP Procurement Country: United States of America Address: 1401 PACIFIC AVE City: DALLAS, TX 75202 FLSA: Exempt Professionals: 02 -...

Demographic Data for Texas

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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...
English for Sales and Purchasing
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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in Texas

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Texas 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 Texas
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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