● Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
● Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
● Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
● Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
● Control purchasing department budgets.
● Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
● Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
● Correspond and follow up with internal and external sources.
● Negotiate with customers and suppliers.
Requirements
● More than 5 years of prior experience in business development or marketing fields.
● A proven history of successful leadership.
● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
● Must be a strategic thinker and have strong negotiation skills.
● Possess a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team.
● Superior time management abilities and capable of meeting deadlines.
● Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
● Up to date on industry trends, as well as laws and regulations.
● Ability to build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.
● Fluent in English.
● Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.