Purchasing Jobs in Utah

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 Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 23 hours ago

Education Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business-related field preferred CPSM or CPSD Certification preferred Qualifications: Experience 3+ years of experience in fleet, sourcing, purchasing...

Purchasing Agent

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 23 hours ago

Documenting all inventory and purchasing actions in the Veteran's medical record....

Purchasing Agent

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Documenting all inventory and purchasing actions in the Veteran's medical record....

Senior Purchasing Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

SENIOR PURCHASING MANAGER Location: Salt Lake City, UT Reports to: Director of Supply Chain Compensation: $130 - $160K + bonus We don't just build aerospace components - we engineer the future....

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Murray, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Summary: Responds to the needs of the facility for purchasing requirements....

Purchasing Manager St. George

  • Washington, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, UT
  • 9 days ago

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram **Job:** **Purchasing* **Organization:** **Home Builder* **Title:** *Purchasing Manager St....

SAP - Procurement - Manager - Tech Consulting - Open Location

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your...

Purchasing Agent (Philippines)

  • Manila, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Manila, UT
  • 14 days ago

Purchasing Agent (Philippines) Manila, Philippines TRENDING JOB DESCRIPTION CASI, Cruise Administration Services Inc, a Carnival Cruise Line entity in the Philippines currently has a Purchasing Agent...

Remote Work

Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Salt Lake City

  • Draper, UT
  • 17 days ago
  • Draper, UT
  • 17 days ago

DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily- Purchasing Manager....

Multifamily-Purchasing Manager - Salt Lake City

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago

DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily- Purchasing Manager....

Senior Lead Product Manager - Procurement

  • Draper, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • Draper, UT
  • 18 days ago

PPO, or HDHP) HSA & FSA accounts Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off Employee Stock Purchase...

Purchasing Agent (Job Code #KW-1022)

  • Orem, UT
  • 23 days ago
  • Orem, UT
  • 23 days ago

Work experience to include: (1) 2 years of experience with purchasing. (2) 2 years of experience with vendor relations, including contract and pricing negotiations. (3) 2 years of experience with Cin7...

Sourcing Specialist

  • Lehi, UT
  • 25 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 25 days ago

Purchasing systems and order management software knowledge. Aware of personal strengths and weaknesses; receives, applies, and gives useful feedback....

Purchasing Specialist - Aerospace

  • Ogden, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired. Knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts....

Purchasing Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Develop Strategic Purchasing Initiatives: Formulate and implement advanced purchasing strategies across various commodities to optimize cost efficiency and supply reliability....

Demographic Data for Utah

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Purchasing Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 Utah

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Utah 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 Utah
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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