Purchasing Officer

Job Summary
Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers · Request quotes and compare prices for maximum ROI
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Job Description
Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers
Request quotes and compare prices for maximum ROI
Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
Create and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliers
Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply
Examine and review products and supplies to ensure quality
Track incoming inventory, delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival time
Organize and update database of suppliers, delivery times, invoices, and quantity of supplies
Work with team members, supervisors, and purchasing manager to develop future purchasing plans and
source potential relationships with vendors
Analyze potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs
Ensure all deliveries contain all goods requested
Collaborate with financial team members on contracts, invoicing, and other financial matters
Maintain records of goods ordered and received
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product
availability and terms of sales
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
Control purchasing department budgets
Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing
materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs
Administer on-line purchasing systems
Arrange for disposal of surplus materials