Description
Build strong relationships and negotiate contracts. Place orders, manage procurement, and ensure timely delivery. Ensure purchased products meet quality standards. Monitor expenses and reduce costs without compromising quality
Duties
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
- Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Negotiate offers from suppliers
- Establish delivery schedules
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
- Provide customer service