· Developing and implementing purchasing strategies
· Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
· Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines.
· Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
· Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
· Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
· Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
· Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets