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Smith and Wesson

Buyer

Maryville, TN · On-site

The buyer will maintain purchase orders and delivery schedule on the company ERP system. The job ... This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be ...

Lids

Associate Buyer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Provide data and analysis for Buyers; responsible for sales recaps to ensure the buyer(s) is able to maximize reporting effectiveness. * Management ...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.

Buyer

Madera, CA

$70K - $92K/yr

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES * Procurement Management: Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for a ... NATURE & SCOPE The Buyer is a member of the Purchasing team and partners and offers mentorship to ...

Baltimore Aircoil Company

Buyer

Madera, CA

$70K - $92K/yr

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES * Procurement Management: Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for a ... NATURE & SCOPE The Buyer is a member of the Purchasing team and partners and offers mentorship to ...

Happier Grocery

Grocery Buyer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

PRINCIPAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED * 2+ years of retail grocery buying or merchandising experience, preferably within dry goods or center store categories. * Strong knowledge of grocery markets ...

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Baltimore Aircoil Company

Buyer

Madera, CA · On-site

$70K - $92K/yr

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES * Procurement Management: Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for a ... NATURE & SCOPE The Buyer is a member of the Purchasing team and partners and offers mentorship to ...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.

Buyer

Madera, CA

$70K - $92K/yr

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES * Procurement Management: Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for a ... NATURE & SCOPE The Buyer is a member of the Purchasing team and partners and offers mentorship to ...

Stella-Jones

Procurement Buyer

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$33.65 - $40.87/hr

The principal responsibilities of the buyer will include: * Identifying and sourcing suppliers. * Request and evaluate bids or quotes based on the demand of the RFQ log. * Tracking deliveries and ...

COLSA Corporation

Senior Buyer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Buyer that will be responsible for purchasing a ... Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions) * Responsible for purchasing a variety ...

nVent

Buyer

Kewanee, IL · On-site

$20.40 - $37.80/hr

As a Buyer at nVent, you will be responsible for the sourcing, negotiation, and purchase of goods ... Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.

nVent

Buyer

Kewanee, IL · On-site

$20.40 - $37.80/hr

As a Buyer at nVent, you will be responsible for the sourcing, negotiation, and purchase of goods ... Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.

nVent

Buyer

Kewanee, IL · On-site

$20.40 - $37.80/hr

As a Buyer at nVent, you will be responsible for the sourcing, negotiation, and purchase of goods ... Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.

nVent

Buyer

Kewanee, IL

$37.80/hr

As a Buyer at nVent, you will be responsible for the sourcing, negotiation, and purchase of goods ... Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.

Hubbell Incorporated

Buyer

Knightdale, NC · On-site

The Buyer works closely with other outside departments to identify and order all parts and material ... It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for ...

Hubbell Incorporated

Buyer

Knightdale, NC · On-site

The Buyer works closely with other outside departments to identify and order all parts and material ... It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for ...

Hubbell Incorporated

Buyer

Knightdale, NC

The Buyer works closely with other outside departments to identify and order all parts and material ... It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for ...

Hubbell Incorporated

Buyer

Knightdale, NC · On-site

The Buyer works closely with other outside departments to identify and order all parts and material ... It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal buyer in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Principal Buyers often navigate challenges such as managing multiple vendor relationships, responding to sudden supply chain disruptions, and balancing cost-saving objectives with quality requirements. Addressing these challenges requires proactive risk management, staying current with market trends, and maintaining open lines of communication with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Organizations support Principal Buyers through ongoing training, clear protocols, and advanced procurement technology, which help streamline complex purchasing processes. This dynamic environment rewards resilience, adaptability, and a strategic mindset, making it both demanding and rewarding for professionals in this career path.

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To thrive as a Principal Buyer, strong analytical skills, advanced negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain management—often supported by a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field—are essential. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP or Oracle), contract management tools, and professional certifications like CPM or CPSM is typically required. Excellent communication, relationship building, and strategic thinking are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure effective vendor management, cost optimization, and alignment of purchasing decisions with the organization’s broader goals.

What is a principal buyer?

A Principal Buyer is a senior-level procurement professional responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services for an organization. They oversee supplier relationships, manage procurement strategies, and ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards. Additionally, they may lead a team of buyers, analyze market trends, and collaborate with internal departments to meet business objectives.

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Buyer

Smith and Wesson

Maryville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Scope of the Job
Under the direction of the Procurement Category Manager, the Buyer must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to ensure that assigned suppliers exceed S&W standards for quality, delivery and price. The buyer will maintain purchase orders and delivery schedule on the company ERP system. The job requires daily interaction with suppliers assigned to specific commodity groups to resolve any issue affecting S&W supply chain efficiency and reliability. Buyers will quote parts and services, analyze quotes and make recommendation to award business. The buyer will take action with suppliers to maintain appropriate levels of safety stock, minimize order quantities and ensure quoted lead times are adhered to.
*EXTENSIVE ERP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manages day to day performance of a group of suppliers
  • Manage purchase orders to maintain optimal inventory levels
  • Determine proper MRP procurement parameters and set the system to manage inventory
  • Maintain prices
  • Send RFP RFQ to approved suppliers
  • Understand and manages supplier capacity
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies and paperwork errors
  • Report delivery status, issues and propose solutions
  • Certification/refresher courses as needed
  • Work closely with the Planning group to ensure timely availability of existing and new products and components.
  • Actively interact with:
    • Internal: Procurement, Manufacturing Management, Planners, Engineers, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain Senior Management, Quality Manager, Receiving Personnel and Management, Accounting Personnel
    • External: Suppliers Personnel and Management
  • Up to 10% travel may be required

Experience, Competencies and Education:
  • Extensive experience using ERP systems required (SAP preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in procurement or related field, required
  • Desired skills in working with MRP systems: Lead Time, MOQ, Exceptions. A firm understanding of basic Math, have excellent follow through practices and utilize excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
  • Intermediate to Advance skills using Microsoft Excel Worksheets and Database.
  • Have previous experience in Purchase order management, writing Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) and priority management.
  • Demonstrate good Negotiation, Convincing, and Assertiveness Skills
  • Must have worked in Supply Chain, Finance or Manufacturing in plant and experience working as a buyer.
  • Demonstrate and practice Personal Qualities in: Understand business implications of supplier actions
  • Hands on, not afraid to walk through the plant to resolve issues
  • Takes ownership of job function
  • Accountability
  • Can bring people together around a table to resolve a problem
  • Ambitious, desire to learn and grow
  • Ethical, Honest, Accurate, precise, Attention to detail and is comfortable with some degree of routine

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Physical Demands:
  • Works in an office environment.
  • Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
  • Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.
The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:
Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor
The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Who We Are
Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.
Benefits
  • Health, Dental & Vision
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Product Discounts
  • Service Awards

Updated 5/14/2026

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