Job Description
- Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods
- Predict and prioritize the items to be purchased
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts
- Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
- Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
- Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices
- Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance
- Update and monitor the pricing procedure
