Actively engage in the company’s direct and indirect buying needsConduct analysis of weekly forecast reports to determine inventory needs and address future buying plansSolicit bid proposals from approved suppliers & subcontractors then spearhead their vetting processVigilantly look for opportunities to effectively negotiate discount structures and volume program rebates Generate targeted purchase orders based on directly forecasted Planning & Marketing demandsIssue subcontract orders in response to requisitions for specified materials or servicesEnhance supplier performance related to minimizing shortages, preventing missed or late deliveries, lowering MOQ’s and shortening lead-timesSource new vendor partnerships and oversee formal vendor set-ups that output favourable payment terms (N30 or better)Partner with QA, Receiving, Shipping, Planning, Marketing, Compounding & Production teams to ensure that goods & services ordered and delivered meet various quality & costing expectations across the board

Generated purchase orders that are issued to vendors via various mediums (email, phone or fax)Responsible for the coordination of the purchasing functions with other departments and suppliersMonitored evolving stock levels and identified purchasing needs to avert out of stock scenariosQualified vendors and sourced suppliers for new and existing items to acquire competitive costs and locate best match to meet distinct product requirements/features

Oversaw efficient product flow by vigilant monitoring and timely placement of orders, refunds or exchanges.Ensured that client-related issues are managed and that suitable resolution strategies are enacted to increase customer satisfaction and overall client retentionAccurately logged all shipping tracking information into the company’s PayPal account

Created Sales Orders/Purchase OrdersNotified customers of past due invoices and completed the payment collection process