Purchasing Jobs in Tennessee

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 40 Jobs

Purchasing Manager

  • Moscow, TN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Moscow, TN
  • 13 hours ago

Purchasing Manager page is loaded Purchasing Manager locations Moscow, TN time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR......

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Purchasing Assistant

  • Jackson, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 4 days ago

**Other duties as assigned Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:**1-2 years purchasing experience; 2-3 years recent office experienceStrong analytical and time management skills with the ability to...

Purchasing Agent

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 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...

Fleet Procurement Manager

  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 6 days ago

WHAT YOU'LL DO Direct and coordinate all fleet purchasing and oversite....

Purchasing Assistant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Prepare purchase orders, review requisitions, supply requests and purchase reports and cross reference invoices and POs to verify correct pricing....

Purchasing Assistant - Shipping and Receiving II R7470

  • Gordonsville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Gordonsville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Purchasing Assistant - Shipping and Receiving II R7470 Office Administrative Support Services Gordonsville, TN Full-Time The Purchasing Assistant (Shipping/Receiving) II is responsible for working with...

Senior Purchasing Agent

  • Franklin, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 10 days ago

Purchasing Senior Purchasing Agent Franklin, TN, US : SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Senior Purchasing Agent will support the purchasing and construction departments to deliver quality homes on time and within...

Procurement Officer (Hybrid Eligible)

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 10 days ago

Negotiates changes to subcontracts and purchase orders that may occur during the course of performance....

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 11 days ago

Summary of Essential Duties: Purchase commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations Analyze purchase requisitions...

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Memphis, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 11 days ago

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of hospital supply and purchasing management experience. Effective communication skills....

Senior Plant Procurement Manager

  • Franklin, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 11 days ago

Ensure correct deployment of Purchasing Excellence System and lead regular compliance audits within his/her scope....

Purchasing Assistant

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 12 days ago

Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Purchasing Assistant for their Purchasing Department. The right candidate will support the purchasing department with a variety of clerical tasks....

Pre-Construction Field Procurement Manager

  • Franklin, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 13 days ago

What we will do We are looking for a dynamic person to lead a crucial relationship between our field offices and our supplier base! As a Pre-Construction Field Procurement Manager, you will be the...

Purchasing Specialist II

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 13 days ago

Purchasing Specialist II Work Location: Hybrid | Lebanon, TN JOB SUMMARY: The Purchasing Specialist II purchases services and goods according to Company policies and procedures....

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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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...
Purchasing and Supplies Management
Purchases managers play a vital role within organizations, wielding significant influence over resource acquisition, cost control, and the delivery of top-tier products and services. Their adept...

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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in Tennessee

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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