Purchasing Supervisor

-Procure parts and materials at negotiated rate
-Develop a supply and production plan to ensure timely delivery to our customers
-Create and monitor the performance of the purchasing strategy
-Oversee and support our purchasing staff
-Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
-Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
-Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
-Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
-Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
-Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
-Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
-Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand