Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for the Company.
To monitor & administer the performance of supplier during the contract term and prior to the expiry of the contract inclusive of conducting supplier performance evaluation, updating performance of suppliers & communicating feedback to suppliers for improvement.
Secure and analyze market information to support purchasing decisions.
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Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department before releasing to vendors.
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
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