- Ensures availability of stocks and goods
- Negotiates, maintains and purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct inventory level
- Researches, reviews, and evaluates suppliers and purchase their goods based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities
- Monitors deliveries to ensure that goods come in on time and follow up undelivered goods
- Evaluates and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with agreements
- Reviews catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals and internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services
- Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants to learn about the products, services and prices to keep up with price trends and future markets
- Formulates policies and procedures of procurement up to the deliveries of goods and services
- Draft bid specifications and requests bid proposals from vendors.
- Administer contract for major purchases.
- Identify high-margin opportunities for additional product offerings through market research and networking with customers, vendors, and the academic community.
- Source products and raw materials at quality and cost standards consistent with company business objectives.
- Procured all materials necessary to support the schedule on a timely basis, negotiating favorable contracts with key suppliers.
- Drove cost reduction activities and maintained purchasing documentation.
- Ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs.
- Participated in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company Christmas gift
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Fuel discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus