Purchasing Jobs in Garden City, NY

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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Finance Purchasing Agent Assistant - Administration and Finance (Provisional) CUNY School of Medicine

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Finance Purchasing Agent Assistant - Administration and Finance (Provisional) GENERAL DUTIES Under direct supervision, assists purchasing agents in the purchasing of various commodities, works in accordance...

Finance Purchasing Agent Assistant - Administration and Finance (Provisional)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Finance Purchasing Agent Assistant - Administration and Finance (Provisional) GENERAL DUTIES Under direct supervision, assists purchasing agents in the purchasing of various commodities, works in accordance...

Purchasing Manager

  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Nesco Resource, a national staffing firm has partnered with a leading defense client in order to identify a Purchasing Manager Job Title: Purchasing Manager Job Location: Melville, NY Salary: $100,000...

Purchasing Manager

  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Purchasing Manager Melville, NY Full Time FlexStaff is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our client, a manufacturer for the aerospace and defense industry....

Director - Purchasing

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

We maximize the purchasing power of the Company to drive the best value from our supplier base which then frees up investment capacity for the Blue Box....

Finance Purchasing Agent Level 3 (Provisional) - Finance and Business Services Department CUNY John Jay College

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Analyzes market conditions in relation to recent, current, and anticipated purchases. Prepares proposals for bidding on items to be purchased. Develops lists of prospective bidders....

Finance Purchasing Agent Level 3 (Provisional) - Finance and Business Services Department

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Analyzes market conditions in relation to recent, current, and anticipated purchases. Prepares proposals for bidding on items to be purchased. Develops lists of prospective bidders....

Director of Purchasing - Waldorf Astoria New York

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 23 days ago

The Director of Purchasing with Waldorf Astoria New York plans, organizes, directs and controls all purchasing functions of the hotel to ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best...

Engineering Purchasing Coordinator

  • Central Islip, NY (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Central Islip, NY (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 28 days ago

QA Mfg Inspector I - 2nd Shift Posting Date: Feb 14, 2025 Country: United States State: Massachusetts Location: Fall River Req Id: 91056 Job Title: QA Manufacturing Inspector - On-the-floor...

Senior Purchasing Manager Indirect Spend

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: The Senior Purchasing Manager will be responsible for suppliers and services which are not directly connected to our bill of materials....

Purchasing Agent

  • Bayonne, NJ (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview The Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing at Centerline Atlantic. The Purchasing Agent is responsible to find the best goods or services, choose suppliers, and negotiate prices....

Director; Purchasing

  • Hauppauge, NY (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Manage and mentor purchasing team members. Review open order reports with purchasing team members....

Finance Purchasing Agent Level II - Purchasing & Contract Office, Division of VP, Finance & Budget

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Analyzes market conditions in relation to recent, current, and anticipated purchases. Prepares proposals for bidding on items to be purchased. Develops lists of prospective bidders....

Purchasing Coordinator

  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Track materials ordered through change orders, ensuring proper billing to clients. Conduct quarterly inventory checks with the warehouse team, issuing purchase orders for restocking....

Purchasing Manager - Construction

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Garden City, NY

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Salary for Purchasing Jobs in Garden City, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Purchasings in Garden City, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.8%
Master's Degree
16.3%
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 Garden City, NY
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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