Main Job Purpose
Purchases goods or services for their employer to use or sell. Ensures employer obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion. Plays an integral role in ensuring a company sticks to budgets and operates profitably.
Job Summary
· Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs
· Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times
· Identifies and researches potential new suppliers
· Researches new products and services to meet the company's goals
· Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels
· Oversees a team of purchasing agents (in large companies)
· Reports to the chief procurement officer
· People Person, Good at Networking, Excellent Written, and Oral Communication
· Good Negotiator, Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures.
· Specialized Industry Knowledge
· Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, , or a Related Field with minimum of 5 years of experience.