Maintain records of goods ordered and received.Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.Control purchasing department budgets.Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material… Show more Maintain records of goods ordered and received.Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.Control purchasing department budgets.Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.Arrange for disposal of surplus materials. Show less

Administers, coordinates, and implements all retailing activities within the region; and supervises all new branch installations or existing branch modernizations and/or relocating. Plans and supervises promotions and demonstrations at various retailing units to maximize sales and profits.Advises the unit and zone managers on store layout changes and/or improvements in line with new merchandising techniques.Assists the zone managers with retail manpower forecasts and salary budget plans to… Show more Administers, coordinates, and implements all retailing activities within the region; and supervises all new branch installations or existing branch modernizations and/or relocating. Plans and supervises promotions and demonstrations at various retailing units to maximize sales and profits.Advises the unit and zone managers on store layout changes and/or improvements in line with new merchandising techniques.Assists the zone managers with retail manpower forecasts and salary budget plans to be included in the SBP.Assists in the development of retail sales at the unit. Show less