Purchasing Officer
Current• Research and meet with potential suppliers to compare products, prices, and lease terms, and make the best decision for the company.• Negotiate sales agreements with selected vendors to get the best value, and periodically revisit and renegotiate contracts for the duration of the business relationship.• Reviewed suppliers for quality, cost, and responsiveness, making changes where necessary to create a more streamlined process for the company.• Evaluated inventory tracking… Show more • Research and meet with potential suppliers to compare products, prices, and lease terms, and make the best decision for the company.• Negotiate sales agreements with selected vendors to get the best value, and periodically revisit and renegotiate contracts for the duration of the business relationship.• Reviewed suppliers for quality, cost, and responsiveness, making changes where necessary to create a more streamlined process for the company.• Evaluated inventory tracking technology to determine which software best maximized the company’s efficiency.• Determine the needs of the company in regards to machinery and supplies necessary for safe operation, and adjust inventory accordingly• Identified opportunities to reduce use of inventory and thereby reduce costs for the company.• Identified and developed guidelines for standard operating procedures to streamline use ofinventory to be more cost-effective.• Developed processes and guidelines for recycling, reuse, and final disposal of inventory for safety and cost purposes.• Developed and maintained inventory cost forecasts and estimates to ensure continuousoperation.• Monitoring of contract and supplier performance by developing and measuring KPIs and otherspecified performance indicators• Co-ordination and consolidation of management information from the Supplier Handle the procurement operations for all direct materials as per the company’s requirements• Responsible for sourcing and maintaining key vendor relationships and supplier interaction inorder to achieve the best results by means of negotiation.• Explore and consider alternative and additional products that could be supplied by our suppliers• Conduct due diligence on potential suppliers and their product ranges• Responsible for the full spectrum of purchasing functions• Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to strive for the best commercial and delivery terms Show less