-Developing and refining purchasing strategies to meet organisational objectives.-Managing the entire purchasing process from sourcing to delivery to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.-Negotiating and finalising contracts for raw material expenditure essential to production operations.-Analysing procurement processes and costs to identify areas for improvement and optimise efficiency.-Maintaining and managing relationships with existing suppliers to ensure consistent supply and favourable terms.-Identifying and evaluating new products and alternative suppliers to diversify sourcing options.-Evaluate suppliers based on quality, reliability and cost effectiveness.