Regional Buyer Jobs
Regional Buyer jobs are open across retail, manufacturing, food and beverage, and consumer goods, from entry-level purchasing assistant roles to senior and regional procurement leads, with specializations in vendor negotiation, inventory planning, and category management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ROLE SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Regional President for the assigned region for this role and the Director of Purchasing, the Buyer provides a variety of responsibilities relating to the purchasing of supplies ad equipment for Operations. The Regional Buyer will be the intermediate point of contact and conduct first reviews for Operations to assist in delivery, backorders, shortages, invoice issues, requisition approvals and order substitutions pertaining to procurement of clinical medial supplies, fleet operations supplies, IT and Technology services, and any other categories of materials that are assigned.
This is an Exempt/Salaried position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Addressing or escalating vendor issues by coordinating with Procurement Team as appropriate to resolve issues such as credit rebill, invoice disputes and delivery issues.
- Document communication with internal customers and external suppliers and manufacturers.
- Expedite the procurement-to-pay (P2P) process from requisition to purchase through invoice approval. This includes approvals, order delivery, documenting receipt into Coupa and facilitating invoice approval.
- Leverage relationships with VP of Operations for assigned regions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services.
- Coordinate communication with multiple suppliers, as needed to facilitate deliveries of materials ASAP.
- Review current procurement governance and make recommendations on adjustments to Director of Procurement as necessary.
- Always represent Priority Ambulance and its family of companies with utmost professionalism to protect the company’s best interests.
- Facilitate correct usage of Coupa by working in partnership with Global Procurement Software Administrator and providing feedback to end users.
- Support Procurement Governance procedures by providing answers to compliance questions and completing new product request audits form submissions
- Facilitate Ambulance Ordering SOP by working with Procurement to identify configuration and equipment needed.
- Monitor Operations KPI’s such as PO Lines Not Invoiced, Invoices Missing Receipts by Manager / Supplier, and resolve overdue issues.
- Work with Director of Procurement to identify Procurement KPI’s to measure added value to the organization.
- Based on knowledge of inventory management, support inventory management procedures, including cycle counting, setting safety stock levels, and management of inventory data within corporate IT systems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Prefer minimum of four (4) years purchasing experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of prior relevant experience (Supply chain or Buyer experience preferred), bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience, master’s with 3+ years of prior relevant experience. A combination of significant experience, training, and education will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Excellent math and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. PowerPoint knowledge is an asset.
- Coupa platform experience a major plus.
- Demonstrates high integrity.
- Ability to effectively communicate processes and procedures to internal customer base.
- Possess outstanding customer service skills to meet high demand requirements.
- Self-starter that can establish priorities and resolve immediate and long-term issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with team members.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to internal customers, senior leadership, and suppliers’ questions in a clear and concise manner.
- Comfortable working with all levels of employees including Senior Leadership.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video conferencing, and electronic communication.
- The ability to reach, push and pull.
- The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- The ability to use mouse or keyboard to input data into computer over long periods of time.
- The ability to view graphic and text data on multiple computer screens for long periods of time.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Execution & Accountability – Drives results, follows through on commitments, and ensures purchasing activities are completed accurately and timely.
- Procurement & Supply Chain Acumen – Understands purchasing, inventory management, vendor relationships, and procurement-to-pay processes.
- Operational Partnership – Builds strong relationships with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support business needs.
- Vendor & Supplier Management – Effectively coordinates with suppliers, resolves delivery and invoice issues, and escalates concerns appropriately.
- Analytical & Financial Acumen – Uses data, KPIs, and sound business judgment to identify trends, resolve issues, and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making – Identifies procurement and operational issues and develops practical, timely solutions.
- Communication & Customer Service – Communicates clearly and professionally with internal customers, senior leadership, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Process & Compliance Discipline – Consistently follows procurement governance, approval requirements, documentation standards, and established company procedures.
- Technology & Systems Proficiency – Effectively utilizes procurement and business systems, including Coupa and Microsoft Office, to manage purchasing activities and reporting.
- Adaptability & Prioritization – Manages competing priorities and responds effectively to shortages, backorders, urgent operational needs, and changing business requirements.
- Integrity & Professionalism – Demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, ethical decision-making, and professionalism while protecting the company’s best interests.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports directly to the Regional President
WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL
Travel Requirements:
ROLE SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Regional President for the assigned region for this role and the Director of Purchasing, the Buyer provides a variety of responsibilities relating to the purchasing of supplies ad equipment for Operations. The Regional Buyer will be the intermediate point of contact and conduct first reviews for Operations to assist in delivery, backorders, shortages, invoice issues, requisition approvals and order substitutions pertaining to procurement of clinical medial supplies, fleet operations supplies, IT and Technology services, and any other categories of materials that are assigned.
This is an Exempt/Salaried position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Addressing or escalating vendor issues by coordinating with Procurement Team as appropriate to resolve issues such as credit rebill, invoice disputes and delivery issues.
- Document communication with internal customers and external suppliers and manufacturers.
- Expedite the procurement-to-pay (P2P) process from requisition to purchase through invoice approval. This includes approvals, order delivery, documenting receipt into Coupa and facilitating invoice approval.
- Leverage relationships with VP of Operations for assigned regions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services.
- Coordinate communication with multiple suppliers, as needed to facilitate deliveries of materials ASAP.
- Review current procurement governance and make recommendations on adjustments to Director of Procurement as necessary.
- Always represent Priority Ambulance and its family of companies with utmost professionalism to protect the company’s best interests.
- Facilitate correct usage of Coupa by working in partnership with Global Procurement Software Administrator and providing feedback to end users.
- Support Procurement Governance procedures by providing answers to compliance questions and completing new product request audits form submissions
- Facilitate Ambulance Ordering SOP by working with Procurement to identify configuration and equipment needed.
- Monitor Operations KPI’s such as PO Lines Not Invoiced, Invoices Missing Receipts by Manager / Supplier, and resolve overdue issues.
- Work with Director of Procurement to identify Procurement KPI’s to measure added value to the organization.
- Based on knowledge of inventory management, support inventory management procedures, including cycle counting, setting safety stock levels, and management of inventory data within corporate IT systems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Prefer minimum of four (4) years purchasing experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of prior relevant experience (Supply chain or Buyer experience preferred), bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of prior relevant experience, master’s with 3+ years of prior relevant experience. A combination of significant experience, training, and education will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Excellent math and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. PowerPoint knowledge is an asset.
- Coupa platform experience a major plus.
- Demonstrates high integrity.
- Ability to effectively communicate processes and procedures to internal customer base.
- Possess outstanding customer service skills to meet high demand requirements.
- Self-starter that can establish priorities and resolve immediate and long-term issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with team members.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to internal customers, senior leadership, and suppliers’ questions in a clear and concise manner.
- Comfortable working with all levels of employees including Senior Leadership.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video conferencing, and electronic communication.
- The ability to reach, push and pull.
- The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- The ability to use mouse or keyboard to input data into computer over long periods of time.
- The ability to view graphic and text data on multiple computer screens for long periods of time.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Execution & Accountability – Drives results, follows through on commitments, and ensures purchasing activities are completed accurately and timely.
- Procurement & Supply Chain Acumen – Understands purchasing, inventory management, vendor relationships, and procurement-to-pay processes.
- Operational Partnership – Builds strong relationships with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support business needs.
- Vendor & Supplier Management – Effectively coordinates with suppliers, resolves delivery and invoice issues, and escalates concerns appropriately.
- Analytical & Financial Acumen – Uses data, KPIs, and sound business judgment to identify trends, resolve issues, and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making – Identifies procurement and operational issues and develops practical, timely solutions.
- Communication & Customer Service – Communicates clearly and professionally with internal customers, senior leadership, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Process & Compliance Discipline – Consistently follows procurement governance, approval requirements, documentation standards, and established company procedures.
- Technology & Systems Proficiency – Effectively utilizes procurement and business systems, including Coupa and Microsoft Office, to manage purchasing activities and reporting.
- Adaptability & Prioritization – Manages competing priorities and responds effectively to shortages, backorders, urgent operational needs, and changing business requirements.
- Integrity & Professionalism – Demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, ethical decision-making, and professionalism while protecting the company’s best interests.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports directly to the Regional President
WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL
Travel Requirements:
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional buyer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field
- Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Demonstrated vendor negotiation and contract management skills
- Proficiency in inventory planning and demand forecasting
- Knowledge of category management and merchandising principles
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with purchasing data
Tips for Your Regional Buyer Job Search
Quantify your sourcing outcomes on resumes
Regional buyer resumes that land interviews show concrete results: cost reductions achieved through vendor renegotiations, fill-rate improvements, or lead-time cuts. Replace vague duties like 'managed supplier relationships' with specific outcomes tied to your category or region.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regional buyer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your category experience to the posting
Regional buyer postings are often category-specific: grocery, apparel, electronics, or industrial supplies. Tailor your resume so the product categories you've managed appear prominently and match the language in the job description, not a generic summary of buying duties.
Highlight ERP and procurement tools you have used
Employers screen for hands-on experience with procurement and inventory systems like SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. Name the specific tools you've used and the functions you performed, such as purchase order creation, demand forecasting, or supplier performance tracking.
Prepare case-based answers about supplier disputes
Regional buyer interviews frequently include scenario questions about supplier shortages, quality failures, or cost overruns. Walk through a real situation where you resolved a supply disruption, and be ready to explain the trade-offs you weighed and the outcome you reached.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Regional buyer offers often include travel allowances, annual bonuses tied to cost-savings targets, and category incentives. Ask about the full package during the offer stage, and clarify how performance metrics are measured before you accept.
Regional Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regional buyers?
The companies hiring the most regional buyers right now include Clarios, Caesars Entertainment, and Weee!, with the largest share of openings in Nevada, Kentucky, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, food distributors, and manufacturing companies consistently post the highest volume of regional buyer roles.
How many regional buyer jobs are remote?
About 0% of regional buyer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role traditionally requires on-site presence for supplier visits and warehouse coordination. Sub-areas like data analysis, demand planning, and vendor communication are most likely to be offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How do you become a regional buyer?
Start with a degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, then gain entry-level experience as a purchasing assistant or inventory coordinator. Build hands-on skills with procurement systems, work through increasingly complex vendor relationships, and pursue a certification like the Certified Professional in Supply Management to signal deeper expertise to employers.
Can you get a regional buyer job with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire entry-level buyers from adjacent roles like merchandising coordinator, inventory analyst, or retail floor supervisor. Emphasize any exposure to vendor communication, purchase orders, or stock replenishment decisions. A supply chain certification or coursework in procurement can help close the gap if your direct buying experience is limited.
What does the regional buyer interview process look like?
Most regional buyer interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a screening call with HR covering your background and category experience. A second round with the hiring manager focuses on scenario-based questions about supplier negotiations, inventory shortages, and cost-reduction decisions. Final rounds may include a panel with cross-functional stakeholders or a brief case exercise.
Where can I find and apply to regional buyer jobs?
You can find and apply to regional buyer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your category experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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