Purchase products for the operation in accordance with established guidelines, process requisitions and award Purchase Orders to preferred suppliers based on best practices
Coordinate with designated departments regarding needed products, evaluate bid specifications and review requirements in order to ensure compliance with operations
Identify potential vendors based on set requirements
Review price quotes and availability of products and monitor compliance to specifications and or qualifications
Coordinate with vendors in order to ensure prompt delivery and adherence to specifications and resolve occurring problems before escalating to the hierarchy
Benchmark products prices in the market and negotiate with suppliers accordingly
Coordinate with the Senior Buyer in order to maintain appropriate stock level
Monitor the products performance based on reports analysis (inventory, stock, best seller reports and other)
Visit stores in order to ensure that brand standards are followed and that merchandising visuals are done according to guidelines
