Assistant Purchasing Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seeks vendors that offer a combination of quality products and services at an acceptable
• Price level, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Reviews proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of
• Authority.
• Visits vendors to assess their capability when necessary.
• Oversees the purchase of materials to fill the needs of those orders that are based upon
• forecasted requirements through purchase orders.
• Negotiates upscale accounts
• Approves Purchase Orders.
• Recommends approval of new supplier for accreditation.
• Checks and approves List of Accredited Suppliers.
• Monitors/reviews performance of suppliers.
• Coordinates with suppliers for any issues, concerns or improvement opportunities.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates.
• Assists the Purchasing Manager with the daily operations of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• Graduate of any 4 year business course
• Preferably with 5 years of related work experience