Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliersRequest quotes and compare prices for maximum ROIEstimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchasesCreate and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliersNegotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supplyExamine and review products and supplies to ensure qualityTrack incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival timeOrganize and update database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of suppliesWork with team members, supervisors, and purchasing manager to develop future purchasingplans and source potential relationships with vendorsAnalyze potential vendors and suppliers for future project needsEnsure all deliveries contain all goods requested