foreign purchasing specialist

Performs the selection and ordering of materials, supplies, and services from vendors.

Participate in developing, implementing and evaluating foreign purchasing plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives.

Track purchase orders, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Perform or coordinate activities involved with purchasing goods and services such as, equipment, tools, and supplies.

Ensure the implementation of instructions regarding purchasing policies and procedures and directs purchasing programs accordingly.

Ensure the provision of goods and services that support the achievement of overall business objectives.

Verify of purchase orders, requisitions and associated invoices for equipment purchases.

Communicate with supplier changes in specifications, change orders, quantities, and adjustments.

Ensure orders are acknowledged correctly and that any notes of delays, back-orders, and other relevant information are present and complete.