Purchasing Jobs in California

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, Interiors

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

Group Manager of the Interiors Purchasing team within the Supply Chain Organization and is located onsite in Irvine, CA....

Sr Capital Project Procurement Specialist

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

relationship management/performance through the commercial contract management processes....

Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager has direct supervisory responsibility for the planning, purchasing and materials team in site....

Purchasing Agent

  • Fremont, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a driven Purchasing Agent to join our team....

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago

Compose and type routine correspondence, including letters, contracts, addendums, purchase orders and change orders....

Purchasing Manager

  • Fresno, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 10 days ago

We are hiring a Purchasing Manager to support our manufacturing facility in Fresno, CA....

Purchasing Manager, Indirect - Facilities Materials

  • Plymouth, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Plymouth, CA
  • 11 days ago

Management, or Engineering 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience 3+ years of experience sourcing facilities or construction related materials such as furniture, millwork...

Purchasing Manager

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Location: Santa Rosa, CA (On-site) Salary Range: $100,000 $120,000 per year Employment Type: Full-Time Overview: A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Purchasing...

Purchasing Manager, Interiors & Seating

  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 days ago

Group Manager of the Interiors Purchasing team within the Supply Chain Organization and is located onsite in Irvine, CA....

Purchasing Agent

  • Wildomar, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Wildomar, CA
  • 13 days ago

No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidate resumes, in the event any such candidate is hired by KB Home or its affiliates as a result of the submittal, without a valid...

Director of Purchasing

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 17 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
  • 18 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 18 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...

Purchasing Manager

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 21 days 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 Coordinator

  • Folsom, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Folsom, CA
  • 22 days ago

Job Description Summary As a Purchasing Coordinator working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for generating purchase orders, job starts, administration of variance purchase orders, and various...

Director of Purchasing

  • Poway, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 23 days ago

Coordinate activities with the Assistant Director of Purchasing to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Purchasing Department....

Demographic Data for California

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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...
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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.8%
Master's Degree
16.4%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
High School or GED
12.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

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