purchasing section head
Arma Group
Total years of experience :13 years, 1 Months
Plan, manage, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials.
TASKS
1. Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
2. Manage and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
3. Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
4. Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
5. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
6. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
7. Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
8. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
9. Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
10. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers