Purchasing Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Little League Baseball, Inc.

Director of Purchasing

We’re seeking a Director of Purchasing to join our Finance team in Williamsport, PA—someone who sees the bigger picture behind every purchase order and vendor partnership....

Purchasing Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago

Purchasing Manager will lead a multi-site team of buyers supporting the North America Commercial business segment.Responsible for all aspects of material planning/purchasing and inventory management...

Purchasing Agent

  • PA
  • 14 days ago
  • PA
  • 14 days ago

Collaborate with other departments to forecast purchasing needs. Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other financial information. Experience with inventory/maintenance management software....

Purchasing Agent

  • Lyon Station, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Lyon Station, PA
  • 14 days ago

Collaborate with other departments to forecast purchasing needs. Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other financial information. Experience with inventory/maintenance management software....

Purchasing Manager

  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 20 days ago

Essential: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or Supply Chain Management (or extensive experience in the residential homebuilding industry) Minimum 5 years of experience...

Inventory Purchasing Coordinator

  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 24 days ago
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 24 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Inventory Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for sourcing and purchasing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), building, and industrial products for our U.S....

Purchasing Manager

  • Hanover, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hanover, PA
  • 30+ days ago

a skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager....

Purchasing Manager (Electrical)

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities: Purchasing: Obtain pricing for all materials Purchasing of all electrical material and products (daily) Purchase and track all material Create Purchase Orders Purchasing to include...

Cs Purchasing Agent

  • PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • PA
  • 45+ days ago

Overview East Penn currently has an opportunity available for a PURCHASING AGENT....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

Moving to Pennsylvania? Find some basic demographic data about Pennsylvania below.


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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...
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...

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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Pennsylvania 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
11.8%
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 Pennsylvania
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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