Purchasing Staff

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducting 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 contracts.
Liaising with delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time.
Monitoring inventory and writing orders to refill stock.
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 staff and other stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or similar.
Retail experience or similar.
Practical experience with purchasing software.
Strong analytical skills.
Sound research and networking skills.
Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.