Purchasing Officer

Key Responsibilities

Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
Negotiate offers from suppliers
Consult with suppliers
Review quotations
Determine contract terms and conditions
Establish delivery schedules
Monitor progress of delivery schedules
Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
Provide customer service
Plan and control budget and expenditures
Manage contracts
Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
Plan and organize daily operations
Evaluate daily operations
Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
Assign projects and programs to the purchasing and warehouse departments across the organization

Master's degree

2 years to less than 3 years