Procurement Buyer
• Evaluate risk, assess, prepare forecasts, scenarios and other factors concerning the supply market, and write reports and recommendations.• Provides research and input into the financial sourcing aspects of contracts and calls for tender when information is not readily available.• Identify high impact cost reduction opportunities.• Leverage the organization’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply.• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential buyers and suppliers to the organization.• Respond to customer service inquiries and clarify requirements and provide information as needed.• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials, business services and land or access rights for use or for further processing by their establishment.• Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations.• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts.
