Buyer Jobs in Louisiana

A Buyer in the manufacturing industry is primarily responsible for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary for the manufacturing process. They research, evaluate and buy products for companies to either resell to customers or use in their everyday operations. Key duties include sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. They work closely with other departments such as production and quality assurance to understand their needs and ensure the supply chain is running smoothly and cost-effectively.

Important skills for a Buyer include strong negotiation and communication abilities, analytical thinking, and a good understanding of supply chain management. They should be detail-oriented and have solid organizational skills to manage multiple orders and suppliers. A bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a relevant field is typically required. Certification such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) can be beneficial. Prior job roles before becoming a Buyer may include Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Agent, or Inventory Analyst.

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Industrial Buyer

Baton Rouge, LA
11 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA
11 days ago

We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials....

Merchandise Manager 5065 LA

Metairie, LA
7 hours ago

Metairie, LA
7 hours ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Procurement Specialist

Hammond, LA
9 hours ago

Hammond, LA
9 hours ago

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this...

Capital Projects Procurement Specialist

Homer, LA
14 hours ago

Homer, LA
14 hours ago

Job Segment: Supply Chain, Procurement, Supply, Compliance, Buyer, Operations, Legal...

Procurement Specialist

Modeste, LA
1 day ago

Modeste, LA
1 day ago

Procurement Specialist page is loaded Procurement Specialist locations Modeste,LA time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id R0007028 At CF Industries, our mission is to...

Offshore/Land Materials Coordinator

Harvey, LA
4 days ago

Harvey, LA
4 days ago

Overview The Onshore/Offshore Supply Chain Specialist is part of the offshore Material Management and logistics of a Danos customer on a production platform. This position is responsible for...

Senior Procurement Specialist

Donaldsonville, LA
5 days ago

Donaldsonville, LA
5 days ago

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and...

Supply Chain Coordinator

Pineville, LA
6 days ago

Pineville, LA
6 days ago

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is looking to hire a Supply Chain Coordinator to join their team in Pineville, Louisiana. The Supply Chain Coordinator purchses, monitors, reports and expedites...

Merchandise Manager 5048 Algiers LA

New Orleans, LA
6 days ago

New Orleans, LA
6 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Supply Chain Coordinator - (2nd Shift - Evenings) - Full Time - New Orleans

New Orleans, LA
10 days ago

New Orleans, LA
10 days ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

Capital Project Procurement Specialist

Montgomery, LA
11 days ago

Montgomery, LA
11 days ago

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s)...

Capital Project Procurement Specialist

Hammond, LA
13 days ago

Hammond, LA
13 days ago

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC ***This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the...

Procurement Analyst

Baton Rouge, LA
14 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA
14 days ago

Insight Global is looking for 2 Procurement Analysts to join their team. The primary work location will be onsite in Baton Rouge, LA. Responsible for providing direct support to the Office of...

Merchandise Manager 836 Elmwood LA

New Orleans, LA
17 days ago

New Orleans, LA
17 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Merchandise Manager

Lake Charles, LA
24 days ago

Lake Charles, LA
24 days ago

OVERVIEW Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty...

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Demographic Data for Louisiana

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Louisiana

Local

National

Total Population

4,657,278

Number of Businesses

106,764

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Purchasing Agent

Salary for Buyer Jobs in Louisiana

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

Highest Education Level

Buyers in Louisiana offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

40.8%

High School or GED

18.3%

Master's Degree

16.2%

Associate's Degree

11.5%

Vocational Degree or Certification

10.1%

Some College

2.0%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Some High School

0.6%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Buyers in Louisiana

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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