-Develops a purchasing strategy, Reviews and processes purchase orders, Manages other members of the purchasing team. Maintains records of goods ordered and received, Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.-Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.-Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.-Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.-Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.-Researches and evaluates vendors to… Show more -Develops a purchasing strategy, Reviews and processes purchase orders, Manages other members of the purchasing team. Maintains records of goods ordered and received, Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.-Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.-Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.-Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.-Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.-Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services, Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary- Import Export Documentation-Manage various external relationships with freight forwarders, CHA, express carriers, hardware manufacturers, warehouses, and suppliers- Efficiently communicate with global partners and engagement managers regarding the status of various shipping requests and orders via email and phone communication.- Communication with Suppliers and customers on logistics and documentation.- Process project related enquiries with shipping lines/overseas agents branches for cargo.-Obtain competitive rates with an aim to secure business from various destinations and agents network (Imports and exports)- Send complete and precise quotation to client along with Terms and conditions that protect company’s interest- Filing of rates with shipping carriers and overseas agents for both import and export- Import coordination with agents/carriers for import shipments till pre alert export shipment till rates filing and bookings released by shipping carrier Show less