Job Description

• Forecast levels of demand for services and products • Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality • Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers • Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers • Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided • Process payments and invoices • Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future • Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded • Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements • Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities • Keep a constant check on stock levels • Give presentations about market analysis and possible growth • Develop a purchasing strategy • Produce reports and statistics on spending and saving • Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives • Train and supervise the work of other members of staff.