I am a purchasing officer in a manufacturing and tolling business. My primary responsibility is to source and acquire goods and services necessary for the company's operations while ensuring cost-efficiency and quality. Here are my day-today activities/duties:
1. Procurement Planning: collaborating with Production department and RnD for our future requirements and to understand timeline for our projects.
2. Supplier Selection and Cost Management: identifying potential suppliers - assessing supplier reliability, quality, and pricing and also negotiating terms, discounts, bulk purchase deals, and other cost-saving measures.
3. Record Keeping - documenting all POs, submitting Accounts Payables to Finance Department and monthly report for Purchases and Disbursement of the company.
4. Relationship Building: Developing strong relationships with suppliers, maintaining open lines of communication, addressing issues, and fostering collaboration can lead to better supplier ----------- summary, I am responsible for efficiently and economically sourcing and acquiring goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance, all while contributing to the organization's overall success and profitability.
