A purchaser, similar to a purchasing agent, has the responsibility of buying products and services for their organization or for third parties. What purchasers buy could include finished products, manufacturing and production materials, office and plant supplies or services. Their duties include price evaluations, market assessments, product ordering, record keeping and tracking of inbound orders.
Purchaser duties and responsibilities
Qualified purchasers have to be competent in their responsibility for negotiating with suppliers and sellers of the assorted products and services that their own organization needs. They also need to coordinate the logistics of having them delivered and paid for. Their duties include the following:
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• Sourcing suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and logistical expenses
• Assessing vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality
• Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests
• Negotiating sale agreements and supply contracts in ways that benefit their company
• Coordinating with shipping agencies and sellers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of delivered goods and services
• Authorizing payments and managing purchasing expenses with meticulous record-keeping
Job Type: Full-time
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