Purchasing Jobs in Jonesboro, GA

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.

1-15 of 30 Jobs

Category Sourcing Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Purpose: Our Category Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for managing sourcing requests, driving opportunities to preferred suppliers, and negotiating cost reductions through alignment...

IT Procurement Specialist - Atlanta, GA (REMOTE)

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Obtain/maintain the Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (Google Cloud PlatformA) certification. Other duties as assigned within the purchasing & procurement team....

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Procurement Specialist II

  • East Point, GA (13 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Point, GA (13 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Oversee the coordination of donated and purchased products through the following actions: o Gather essential details such as quantity, cost, and packaging method to accurately prepare purchase orders...

Construction Procurement Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Your responsibility will also include analyzing bids and supporting the development of project estimates and issuing subcontracts and purchase orders....

Procurement Specialist I (Remote)

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Purpose: Executes day to day purchasing activities, oversees material categories, and resolves quality and delivery issues....

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Procurement Manager - Substation, NA

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Develop and manage a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks....

Capital Procurement Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 11 days ago

or similar supply chain field (e.g., contracts, supply chain ) with knowledge of purchasing process and procedures At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs....

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 13 days ago

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We're excited you're interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our...

Purchasing Coordinator III

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 13 days ago

Arrange the return to vendor of agreed non-conforming goods, following up appropriate documentation, to enable purchasing to track corrective action....

Purchasing Agent

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 16 days ago

such as oral solicitations, calls against BPAs, delivery orders or priced purchase orders to make noncompetitive open market purchases, purchases under established contracts or competitive open market...

Supply Chain Procurement, Manager Consulting

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Must have exposure to any STP platforms such as Coupa, SAP ARIBA, iCertis etc. Lead/assist consulting partner and horizontal leads in proposal (RFP/RFI) development activities....

Manager, Procurement and Contracting (Federal Contracts)

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 24 days ago

St. George Tanaq Corporation Manager, Procurement and Contracting (Federal Contracts) in Atlanta , Georgia Manager, Procurement and Contracting (Federal Contracts) Fully RemoteGA Job Type...

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Purchasing Agent Material Analyst (PAMA), I, II, III, or IV

  • Tucker, GA (24 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Tucker, GA (24 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 26 days ago

The position includes analysis of material needs and availability, negotiation/bid/purchase of materials, delivery interface, invoice problem resolution, and order close-out; requires strong analytical...

Procurement Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

Act as a resource to departments by advising, counseling, and resolving problems in matters such as contracts and purchasing procedures....

Purchasing Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in sourcing materials, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing purchasing strategies....

Demographic Data for Jonesboro, GA

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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...
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...
Procurement (Sourcing & Purchasing)
Procurement is the process of acquiring goods, services, or works from external suppliers to meet the needs of an organization. It is a critical function within supply chain management and...

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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in Jonesboro, GA

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Jonesboro, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.6%
High School or GED
17.0%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.5%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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