Responsibilities Buyer:
Find suppliers: Identify potential suppliers, evaluate them, and develop approved supplier lists
Negotiate contracts: Negotiate contracts with suppliers for pricing and supply
Manage inventory: Track incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival time
Manage quality: Evaluate quality goods and ensure the highest quality at the best price
Manage costs: Manage vendor pricing to obtain maximum ROI and stick within a budget
Manage relationships: Develop strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
Manage procurement: Develop and implement strategic procurement planning and sourcing
Manage performance: Measure and manage supplier performance, and improve supplier performance plans
Manage records: Keep records of all the purchases and contracts you make
Report to management: Report to a procurement or other relevant department
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent equivalent experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management
Responsibilities Buyer:
Find suppliers: Identify potential suppliers, evaluate them, and develop approved supplier lists
Negotiate contracts: Negotiate contracts with suppliers for pricing and supply
Manage inventory: Track incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival time
Manage quality: Evaluate quality goods and ensure the highest quality at the best price
Manage costs: Manage vendor pricing to obtain maximum ROI and stick within a budget
Manage relationships: Develop strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
Manage procurement: Develop and implement strategic procurement planning and sourcing
Manage performance: Measure and manage supplier performance, and improve supplier performance plans
Manage records: Keep records of all the purchases and contracts you make
Report to management: Report to a procurement or other relevant department
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent equivalent experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management