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Negotiated pricing terms, payment terms, delivery schedules and other contractual requirements
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Reviewed quotations submitted by vendors against established criteria before awarding contracts
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Managed inventory levels by tracking stock movements into and out of warehouses
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Created and managed vendor contracts while ensuring compliance with company policies
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Facilitated communication between vendors and departments regarding product availability, order status or discrepancies.
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Monitored supplier performance to ensure quality standards were met in a timely manner
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Maintained accurate records of all purchase orders, invoices and payments in an organized manner
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Conducted regular audits of suppliers' accounts to verify accuracy of invoices and payments due
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Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies related to purchasing activities
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Researched potential vendors to evaluate their capabilities in meeting organizational needs
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Analyzed market trends to determine the best sources of supply for materials and services
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Evaluated current processes for effectiveness and identified areas for improvement
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Identified alternative sources of supply when needed during emergency situations or unexpected delays.
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Worked closely with finance department staff to ensure proper accounting procedures were followed.
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Initiated cost-saving measures such as bulk ordering discounts or value engineering projects
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Provided timely feedback on supplier performance including price negotiations, quality control issues.
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Developed and implemented procurement strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs
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Prepared, maintained and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists
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Prepared purchase orders and sent copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests
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Maintained knowledge of organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provided information about rules to organization staff members and to vendors
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Located suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and internet and interview them gathered information about products to be ordered.
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Trained and supervised subordinates and other staff.
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Compared prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine best bid among potential suppliers
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Monitored in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes
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Checked shipments when arrived to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications
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Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services according to contractual agreements
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Monitored contractor performance, recommended contract modifications when necessary.