Job Description
● 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.