Job Description
**Description:** Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material,
packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an
organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of
buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of
suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and
manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material
acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing
processes. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine
factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality,
reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates
prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed,
verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May pre...
packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an
organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of
buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of
suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and
manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material
acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing
processes. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine
factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality,
reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates
prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed,
verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May pre...