Careers in Inventory Management
Position Title
Buyer
What the job is like
Buyers are responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
They evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
This position also qualify vendors/suppliers; communicate with transportation department to determine requirements; develop request for proposals (RFPs); conduct request for proposals (RFPs) and select vendors.
Essential skills or attributes
- Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Intermediate Math Skills (Algebra, Statistics, Geometry)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and business etiquette (customer service)
- Basic knowledge of transportation rules and regulations
- Understanding of warehouse strategies and processes
- Understanding of supply chain strategies and processes
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and compliance
- Experience in budgets
- Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data
- Experience in International Transportation
- Negotiation skills
Usual required training
High School Diploma/GED; an Associate’s Degree in business related field preferred.
Some companies may require a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
Similar job titles
Category Buyer, Materials Buyer, Purchasing Manager
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Materials Management Assistant | Quality Assurance Personnel