for best prices/quality to ensuring timely delivery, maintaining inventory, and overseeing purchase records and supplier relationships, all while ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with company policies to support overall operations. Key duties involve market research, contract negotiation, demand forecasting, performance evaluation, and strategic cost management. Key Responsibilities
Supplier Management:
Identify, evaluate, select, and build relationships with vendors.
Negotiation:
Secure favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers.
Procurement Process:
Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and handle discrepancies (e.g., damaged or short goods).
Inventory Control:
Monitor stock levels, forecast needs, and optimize inventory turnover.