· Coordinates with shops in different locations to see if a better price is available somewhere else or if suppliers in a certain area are not living up to expectations
· Double-checks the work of purchasing agents
· Communicates with executives and gains approval for purchasing contracts with new vendors or on new supplies
· Continuously comparison of shops and negotiates to make sure the company gets the best possible prices on needed supplies
· Oversees supply chain management
· Communicates with suppliers and to make sure supplies get where they need to be when they need to be, even when a deadline is tight
· Maintains a network of professional contacts in order to discover new opportunities for good deals on orders
· Forecasts demand for certain products and makes orders accordingly
· Checks inventory, tracks how inventory is used, and adjusts purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends
· Keeps a well-organized collection of contracts for easy reference when needed
- BA degree in purchasing management or related field
- minimum of two years relevant experience
- able to communicate in English and Amharic
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