Buford, GA
Order: 25483
Key Responsibilities
• Sourcing and Supplier Management:
Researching and identifying prospective suppliers, and evaluating them based on price, quality, reliability, and ethical practices.
• Contract Negotiation:
Negotiating purchase agreements and contracts to secure the best possible terms, pricing, and delivery schedules for the company.
• Procurement Process Management:
Creating and processing purchase orders, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Relationship Management:
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure smooth operations and effective problem-solving.
• Quality Assurance:
Working with quality assurance teams to ensure delivered goods meet specifications and addressing any issues with incorrect or bad materials.
• Strategic Planning:
Analyzing market and demand trends to project future needs and ensure a consistent and seamless supply chain.
Skills and Attributes
• Negotiation:
The ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking:
The capacity to look beyond individual purchases to long-term goals and market trends.
• Analytical Skills:
For evaluating suppliers, analyzing costs, and making data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Communication:
To effectively communicate with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Organization:
To manage multiple orders, contracts, and supplier relationships simultaneously.