The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and fostering a relationship with our suppliers and vendors. You will also oversee the implementation of the supply and production strategies. 

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and materials at negotiated rate
• Develop a supply and production plan to ensure timely delivery to our customers
• Create and monitor the performance of the purchasing strategy

Oversee and support our purchasing staffDesign, plan and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies

• Work with suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments

• Maintain a database of approved suppliers 

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors

• Negotiate lower pricing

• Search and source potential suppliers and vendors

• Track, measure and analyze company expenditures

• training of new staff

• Determine and track KPIs

• Provide reports for upper management

Adhere to laws, rules and regulations

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills
• 0 to 3 years' of purchasing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills