Purchasing Specialist

Conduct research on potential products, vendors, and services, and comparing price, and quality to ensure the best deal.Meeting with vendors and clients to negotiate the best contractsMonitors the inventory of stocks or other goods and places orders when supplies run low. Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and accurate inventory and procurement records.Attending events, shows, and exhibitions to network with vendors and view new products.Inspecting purchased products upon delivery and reporting any issues timely.Updating all records of purchased products.Writing reports on purchases made and performing cost analyses.Attending and contributing to meetings with operations and management.Plans, organizes and directs the purchasing clerks on matter pertaining to purchasing needs of each and every department.Monitors daily activities purchasing clerks.Maintains an updated price list of items, and general supplies items.Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteriaPrepares purchase orders or bid requests.Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.