Purchasing Specialist

Main Duties:

• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed
• Interview vendors and visit suppliers plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices
• Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of their organization
• Work out policies with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered
• Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
• Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors and supplies comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine need for changes
• Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories