JD:

• Develops a purchasing strategy.

• Reviews and processes purchase orders.

• Manages other members of the purchasing team.

• Maintains records of goods ordered and received.

• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.

• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.

• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.

• Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.

• Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.

• Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.

• Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.

• Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.

• Keeps up with trends in procurement.

• Travels to vendor locations.

• Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.