Job Description

The Position

• Develop and maintain a program of policies, systems, methods and procedures for the effective management and control of the purchasing function to reduce costs and produce additional income within assigned commodities.
• Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract transactions.
• Obtain data for cost analysis studies by determining manufacturing costs within divisions of company.
• Prepare reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
• Evaluate findings and make recommendations regarding feasibility of manufacturing or buying needed products.
• Recommend use of alternative parts, materials, or manufacturing methods to reduce costs.
• Order stock and nonstock supplies.
• Process requisitions, research products, clarify specifications, type purchase orders, follow up back orders, select vendors, and maintain up-to-date product information files.