Purchasing Jobs in West Covina, CA

A Purchasing Manager for the construction industry is responsible for buying goods, materials, and services on behalf of the company to ensure necessary operations continue smoothly. This includes sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, tracking orders, and maintaining vendor relationships. They play a critical role in procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring the company gets value for money, quality, timely delivery, and risk mitigation in its dealings with suppliers. They have comprehensive knowledge of the construction process and materials, and a deep understanding of supply chain management.

Prior to becoming a Purchasing Manager, an individual might serve as a Purchasing Agent or Procurement Specialist, roles that would provide valuable experience in vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost analysis. It's essential that they possess strong negotiation and communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to analyze market trends. A certification, such as a Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), can demonstrate a high level of professionalism and proficiency in the field. Further, knowledge of purchasing procedures and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems will be advantageous.

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Purchasing Manager

  • Pasadena, CA (12 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (12 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 1 day ago

management or similar discipline - 5 to 7 years of experience in purchasing procurement - Previous experience with purchasing large projects and contract compliance. - Strong knowledge and application...

Purchasing Agent

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package....

Purchasing Agent

  • Carson, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Carson, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Potential to grow into a Purchasing Manager role based on performance and initiative....

Project Manager, Purchasing Program Management (R1T & R1S)

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Purchasing Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project timelines and driving the successful implementation of purchasing initiatives such as supplier...

Group Manager, Purchasing

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Ensure purchasing activities are compliant with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ITAR, FAR)....

Purchasing Manager, Interiors and Lighting

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Estimating partners to build should cost analysis to negotiate most competitive market pricing Drive and implement cost reductions on prototype and production vehicles through leveraged negotiations...

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Analyze and process variance purchase orders, change orders, and notices to proceed. Support with quarterly reporting, unit pricing database management, and cost savings analysis....

Senior Purchasing Agent

  • Garden Grove, CA (19 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (19 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 22 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Senior Purchasing Agent Job Description Prepares invitations to bid and requests for proposals for quotations from vendors for products and services; submits to vendors as appropriate...

Capital Project Procurement Specialist

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

of price, contract terms, performance standards, and service levels Ensure alignment of project behaviors to contract requirements Manage compliance to contract provisions and administer contract change...

Sr Capital Project Procurement Specialist

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

of price, contract terms, performance standards, and service levels Ensure alignment of project behaviors to contract requirements Manage compliance to contract provisions and administer contract change...

Director of Purchasing

  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Title: Director of Purchasing Location: Fountain Valley, CA Department: Purchasing Department Status: Fulltime Shift: Day Pay Range*: $ 147,721 - $203,101/annually MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated...

Director of Purchasing

  • Fountain Valley, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (24 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Title\: Director of Purchasing Location\: Fountain Valley, CA Department\: Purchasing Department Status\: Fulltime Shift\: Day Pay Range*\: $ 147,721 - $203,101/annually MemorialCare is a nonprofit...

Director of Purchasing

  • Gardena, CA (23 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gardena, CA (23 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

/B.S. in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Supply Chain or equivalent combination of education and experience 8+ years’ experience in Purchasing management Working knowledge...

Coordinator - Purchasing

  • Anaheim, CA (15 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (15 miles from West Covina, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

PCs identify, research, analyze and resolve purchasing issues with other departments and suppliers....

Demographic Data for West Covina, CA

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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...
Introduction to Purchasing & Procurement
Description: Procurement involves the process of finding, and selecting vendors and establishing payment terms. Procurement also includes strategic vetting, selection, the negotiation of contracts...

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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in West Covina, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in West Covina, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.9%
Master's Degree
16.4%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
High School or GED
12.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasings in West Covina, CA
4-6 years
45.4%
2-4 years
27.3%
6-8 years
9.1%
None
9.1%
1-2 years
4.6%
10+ years
4.6%



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